Heart Sutra of the Divine Incantation of Amoghapāśa
- Exhibition information
- There are currently no plans to exhibit this artwork at the TNM Collection Exhibitions.
The act of transcribing a Buddhist sacred text was thought to bring blessings. The nobleman Saionji Kinhira (1264–1315) transcribed this text in prayer for the prosperity and health of his family.
- Cultural property designation
- Important Cultural Property
- Quantity
- Artist
- By Saionji Kinhira (1264–1315)
- Period/Century
- Kamakura period, 1306
- Country/Origin
- Excavation site
- Material
- Gold ink on indigo-dyed paper ([konshi])
- Size
- Inscriptions
- Donor
- Collection reference no.
- B-2452
- Genre
- Calligraphy
- Category
- Calligraphy > Category > Books > Buddhist texts
On display: Calligraphy
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On displayPart of Volume 16 of the "Flower Garland Sutra" (Called the "Burnt Sutra of Nigatsudō Hall")
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
February 3, 2026 (Tue)–
March 15, 2026 (Sun) -
On display"Benefits of the Teacher of the Law" Chapter of the "Lotus Sutra"
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 3
January 1, 2026 (Thu)–
February 15, 2026 (Sun)