Treasures of Reiunji Temple, Place of Prayer for the Shogunate
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Miroku (Maitreya) Mandala (detail), Kamakura period, 13th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Reiunji, Tokyo)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room T2
April 25, 2017 (Tue) - June 4, 2017 (Sun)Reiunji temple, located in the Yushima area of Tokyo, was founded by the priest Jogon (1639–1702) in the year 1691. This thematic exhibition presents exquisite objects from Reiunji together with related articles from the Museum’s collection, introducing visitors to the importance of this temple and its treasures, and to the accomplishments of its founding priest, Jogon.
Current exhibit includes:
Mantra of the Buddha Mahavairocana of the Womb Realm in Sanskrit, By Jogon, Edo period, 17th century (Lent by Reiunji, Tokyo)
Mandala of the Two Realms, Edo period, 17th century (Lent by Reiunji, Tokyo)
Miroku (Maitreya) Mandala, Kamakura period, 13th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Reiunji, Tokyo)
Annotated Sutras, By Jogon, Edo period, dated 1694 (on exhibit through May 14, 2017)
The Three Elements of Sanskrit (The forms, pronunciations, and meanings of Sanskrit characters) , Compiled by Jogon, Edo period, dated 1682 (on exhibit from May 16, 2017)