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In 818 Emperor Saga (嵯峨天皇) asked Kukai (空海) to find a way to stop a terrible plague. Inspired by the statue he...
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79 days ago
In 818 Emperor Saga (嵯峨天皇) asked Kukai (空海) to find a way to stop a terrible plague. Inspired by the statue he...
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KyotoDailyPhoto 79 days ago
..Shingon doctrine of Sokushin Jobutsu (即身成仏 'Becoming a Buddha in This Life'). The plague ended soon after. #京都
KyotoDailyPhoto 79 days ago
..found at ruined Jodo-ji (浄土寺), Kukai lit a fire in the shape of '大' on Mt. Nyoigadake (如意ヶ嶽), signifying the..