Unraveling Religious Culture from Buddhist Art: Special Exhibition at Fukui Prefectural Wakasa History Museum in Obama
A special exhibition exploring the religious culture of the Wakasa region through Buddhist art opens at the Fukui Prefectural Wakasa History Museum in Obama.Summary
A special exhibition titled "Wakasa: Buddhas of the Mountains, Buddhas of the Villages - Esoteric Buddhism and Zen" is being held at the Fukui Prefectural Wakasa History Museum in Obama until November 24th, examining the religious culture of the Wakasa region through Buddhist statues and paintings remaining in local temples. The exhibition features 83 items, primarily works created during the Heian period, including the National Important Cultural Property "Seated Statue of Kannon Bodhisattva" (approx. 105 cm tall) from Chōkei-in Temple. The exhibition is divided into five sections; the first section introduces the characteristics of Esoteric Buddhism through Buddhist art from temples in Obama City, such as the Prefecturally Designated Cultural Property "Ryōkai Mandala" from Hagaji Temple, while the second and third sections explore mountain worship of the time through artifacts held by Shingon sect temples like Chōkei-in, located near Mt. Kusuyagadake and Mt. Aobayama.
(Source：中日新聞Web)