Art of the Lotus Sutra Exhibition: To Create is to Wish
An exhibition on the art of the Lotus Sutra will be held at the Suntory Museum of Art from December 2026.Summary
The Suntory Museum of Art in Roppongi, Tokyo, will host an exhibition titled "Art of the Lotus Sutra: To Create is to Wish" from December 12, 2026, to February 7, 2027. The Lotus Sutra is a Mahayana Buddhist scripture that teaches the universal potential for enlightenment and salvation from suffering. A key aspect of its faith is the emphasis on creative acts—such as copying sutras, creating Buddhist sculptures, and building temples—as forms of meritorious deeds. The exhibition will showcase masterpieces of Lotus Sutra art from ancient to early modern times, organized around three themes: "Tower Construction," "Sutra Copying and Dedication," and "Statue Creation," while also highlighting the faith's influence on painters in the Edo period. A mid-exhibition artwork change will occur for preservation purposes, and detailed information on hours, tickets, and access is provided.
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