A Hall of Masterpieces of Esoteric Art: Special Exhibition "Kūkai and Shingon Treasures" at Tokyo National Museum, Until September 6
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A special exhibition featuring Kūkai and Shingon treasures is running at Tokyo National Museum.Summary
At the Tokyo National Museum’s Heisei Hall, a special exhibition titled "Kūkai and Shingon Treasures" is running, showcasing 88 items—including national treasures and important cultural properties—brought together by the eighteen main Shingon temples and affiliated monasteries. Visitors can experience the world of esoteric Buddhism through displays of secret statues used in rituals, the "Kūkai Seated Statue" from Kōkō-ji in Wakayama, the "Shōkannon‑Bonten‑Teshakuten Standing Statue" from Kyōkō‑Gokoku‑ji in Kyoto, and numerous precious sculptures and paintings. The exhibition offers a close look at Shingon’s history, faith, and artistic heritage.
(Source：産経ニュース)