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The Buddhist Temple Kan’eiji: Thematic Exhibition Celebrating Its 400th Anniversary

  • Image of "Demon-Shaped Roof TileFound on the grounds of the Tokyo National Museum, Edo period, 17th–19th century"

    Demon-Shaped Roof Tile
    Found on the grounds of the Tokyo National Museum, Edo period, 17th–19th century

    Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Rooms T1 & T2
    July 8, 2025 (Tue) - August 31, 2025 (Sun)

    Kan’eiji Temple was a major center of Buddhism and culture during the Edo period (1603–1868). It was established in 1625 to protect Japan’s military government, the shogunate, and its headquarters at Edo Castle from disaster and misfortune.
    This exhibition commemorates the temple’s 400th anniversary by exploring its history, cultural treasures, and connections with the Tokyo National Museum, which occupies land formerly owned by the temple. The exhibition is organized into six sections:

    Chapter 1: Protecting the City of Edo
    Chapter 2: Jigen Daishi, Leader of Edo Buddhism
    Chapter 3: Illustrated Biographies of the Two Great Monks
    Chapter 4: The Shogunate’s Official Temple
    Chapter 5: Exploring Ties to the Museum through Excavated Artifacts
    Chapter 6: Cultural Connections with the Present Day

    List of Exhibits

Major works in this exhibition

* Works listed below are in the TNM Collection unless otherwise indicated.
The Mandalas of the Two Realms, Kamakura period, 14th century, Lent by Kan'eiji Temple, Tokyo (Important Cultural Property; The Womb Realm on display 7/8–8/3; The Diamond Realm on display 8/5–8/31)
The Buddha Śākyamuni, By Kōjō, Edo period, 1664, Lent by Kan'eiji Temple, Tokyo

Catalog

書名：特集　創建400年記念　寛永寺

The Buddhist Temple Kan’eiji: Thematic Exhibition Celebrating Its 400th Anniversary

issued by: Tokyo National Museum
price: 1,210yen

 

 

 

 

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