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Commemorating the 650th Memorial Year of the Founder, Muso Daishi
Masterpieces of Zen Culture from Myoshinji
Commemorating the 650th Memorial Year of the Founder, Muso Daishi
Masterpieces of Zen Culture from Myoshinji
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Heiseikan Special Exhibition Galleries
January 20, 2009 (Tue) - March 1, 2009 (Sun)
"Kanzan", by Shuho Myocho (Daito Kokushi), Kamakura period, 1329, National Treasure, Myoshinji Temple, Kyoto
Features art treasures from Myoshinji, one of the major Zen temples in kyoto, and its sub-temples, revealing the flourishing Zen culture of each historical period, particularly from Kamakura (1192-1333) to Edo (1603-1868). This exhibition is held in association with the commemoration of the 650th memorial year of the founding priest, Muso Daishi.
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| Period | Tuesday, January 20 - Sunday, March 1, 2009 | ||||||||||
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| Venue | Heiseikan, Tokyo National Museum (Ueno Park) | ||||||||||
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| Hours | 9:30 - 17:00 (last entry 30 minutes before closing) | ||||||||||
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| Closed | Mondays | ||||||||||
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| Admissions | Adults: 1,500 (1,300/1,200) yen University students: 1,200 (1,000/900) yen High school students: 900 (700/600) yen Junior high school students and under: Free
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| Access | 10 minutes' walk from JR Ueno Station (Park exit) and Uguisudani Station 15 minutes' walk from Keisei Ueno Station, Tokyo Metro Ueno Station and Tokyo Metro Nezu Station |
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| Organizers | Tokyo National Museum, Myoshinji, The Yomiuri Shimbun | ||||||||||
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| With the support of | The Agency for Cultural Affairs | ||||||||||
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| With the Sponsorship of | Nozaki Insatsu Shigyo Co., LTD. | ||||||||||
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| With the Special Assistance of | Hanazono University | ||||||||||
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| With the Assistance of | Rinzaikai, Japan Airlines | ||||||||||
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| General Inquiries | 03-5777-8600 (Hello Dial: in Japanese) | ||||||||||
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| Exhibition Official Website | http://www.myoshinji2009.jp/ The website has closed with the end of the exhibition. |
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| Related events |
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Commemorative lecture | |||||
| 1. Saturday, January 24, 2009, 13:30 - 15:30, Heiseikan, Auditorium Title: "Zen Painting" Lecture by: Fukushima Tsunenori (Professor, Department of Cultural Heritage Faculty of Letters, Hanazono University) Title: "It Has a Strong Depriving Function" Lecture by: Abe Kousan (President, Hanazono University) |
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| 2. Saturday, February 14, 2009, 13:30 - 15:30, Heiseikan, Auditorium Title: "The Charm of Myoshinji School Zen Calligraphy from the Early Pre-modern Period" Lecture by: Maruyama Naokazu, Assistant Curator of Calligraphy Title: "On Zen Buddhism" Lecture by: Matsubara Tetsumyo (Head Priest, Ryogenji Temple) |
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Ceremonial Tea Services (complimentary) | |||||
| Thursday, February 12, 2009 Friday, February 13, 2009 Time: 10:00 - 16:00(while servings last) Venue: Heiseikan, Lounge Free with ticket of Masterpieces of Zen Culture from Myoshinji |
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Zen Meditation Experiences
Limit: 40persons per session Venue: Kujokan Free with ticket of Masterpieces of Zen Culture from Myoshinji |
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Zen Talks | |||||
| Thursday, January 22, 2009 Thursday, January 29, 2009 Thursday, February 5, 2009 Thursday, February 12, 2009 Thursday, February 19, 2009 Thursday, February 26, 2009 Time: 11:00-, 13:00-, 15:00- Venue: Heiseikan, Auditorium |
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| Exhibitions held simultaneously |
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FUKUZAWA Yukichi : Living the Future Hyokeikan; Honkan Room T2, Saturday, January 10 - Sunday, March 8, 2009 Requires a separate admission fee. This exhibition showcases the founder Fukuzawa Yukichi's active involvement across a wide range of fields and the history of his school, together with artworks collected by former pupils who went on to become successful leaders in the worlds of business and industry.
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New Year's Celebration at the Tokyo National Museum Friday, January 2 - Sunday, January 25, 2009 *Free with Museum admission Celebrating the New Year 2009, the Tokyo National Museum will open from January 2. The New Year features the year's zodiac sign ox, and the museum will host various family events.
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| Next venue |
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| Kyoto National Museum : Tuesday, March 24 - Sunday, May 10, 2009 |
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| Major Works on Display |
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"Kanzan" By Shuho Myocho Kamakura period, dated 1329 National Treasure Myoshinji Temple, Kyoto (On exhibit through February 8, 2009) |
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| Portrait of Emperor Hanazono Inscription by Retired Emperor Gohanazono Nanbokucho period, 14th century Important Cultural Property Myoshinji Temple, Kyoto (On exhibit through February 8, 2009) |
Imperial Testament By Emperor Hanazono Nanbokucho period, dated 1347 Important Cultural Property Myoshinji Temple, Kyoto (On exhibit from February 10, 2009) |
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| Letter of Donation By Ritei Muromachi period, dated 1509 Myoshinji Temple, Kyoto |
Portrait of Nun Ritei Muromachi period, dated 1533 Myoshinji Temple, Kyoto (On exhibit from February 10, 2009) |
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| Temple Bell Asuka period, dated 698 National Treasure Myoshinji Temple, Kyoto |
Catching a Catfish with a Gourd By Josetsu Inscriptions by 31 priests including Daigaku Shusu Muromachi period, 15th century National Treasure Taizoin Temple, Kyoto (On exhibit from February 10, 2009) |
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| Lidded Container with Chrysanthemum Arabesques Korea, Goryeo dynasty, 13th - 14th century Keishunin Temple, Kyoto |
Toy Boat Owned by Toyotomi Sutemaru Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century Important Cultural Property Myoshinji Temple, Kyoto |
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| Dragon and Tiger By Kano Sanraku Azuchi-Momoyama to Edo period, 16th - 17th century Important Cultural Property Myoshinji Temple, Kyoto (On exhibit through February 8, 2009) |
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| Flowering Plants By Kaiho Yusho Azuchi-Momoyama to Edo period, 16th-17th century Important Cultural Property Myoshinji Temple, Kyoto (On exhibit from February 10, 2009) |
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Bodhidharma(J.,Daruma) By Hakuin Ekaku Edo period, dated 1751 Shojuji Temple, Aichi |
