The Cosmic Buddha of the Golden Wheel 

Known as the Cosmic Buddha of the Golden Wheel, this god embodies the powers of all buddhas and bodhisattvas. He emits rings of sacred light and forms a hand gesture representing the union of humans and buddhas. This image was considered so powerful that it was kept hidden in a temple. It was displayed only during secret rituals, during which monks prayed for health and longevity.

Cultural property designation

Important Cultural Property

Quantity

Artist

Period/Century

Kamakura period, 13th century

Country/Origin

Excavation site

Material

Color on silk

Size

Inscriptions

Donor

Collection reference no.

A-10601

Genre

Painting

Category

Paintings, sketches, and prints > Japan > Buddhist paintings