The Rise of Buddhism: Asuka - Nara period
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Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
February 24, 2015 (Tue) - April 5, 2015 (Sun)In the mid-6th century, Buddhism was officially introduced into Japan from the kingdom of Baekje on the southeastern coast of the Korean peninsula. Japanese culture made a remarkable progress with the adoption of Buddhism. This gallery features early Buddhist statues, sutras, reliquaries, and ritual implements from the Asuka and Nara periods.
Current exhibit includes:
Standing Nyorai (Buddha), Horyuji Treasures, Asuka period, 7th century
Shosan jodo butsu shoju kyo (Sutra on Pure Land and Salvation through the Grace of Buddha), Nara period, 8th century
Eight Nested Bowls, Horyuji Treasures, Nara period, 8th century (Important Cultural Property)
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Kanjo kyo (Abhisheka sutra) | Nara period, 8th century | B-1159 |