Nara Prefecture, the Far Eastern End of the Silk Road, is Rich With Buddhist Culture
THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
By Choi Chae-soo
JAPAN---Once Japan's capital and home to an ancient dynasty, Nara Prefecture is often referred to as the eastern end of the Silk Road connecting Europe and Asia, via the Eurasian continent. When Buddhism was introduced to Japan from the peninsula’s Baekje Dynasty in the sixth century, the latest technologies and knowledge from the continent were also brought to Japan. The famous 15-meter Buddha statue was built in 752 at Todaiji temple. Backed by an increasing popularity for Buddhism in the country in recent years, Kaiyodo Co. is offering a figurine modeled after Gakko Bosatsu. The 12-centimeter figurine sells for 3,600 yen ($34.30). [link]
Visit the official website at (http://www.mahoroba-kan.jp/index.html)
By Choi Chae-soo
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| The Gakko Bosatsu figurine |
Visit the official website at (http://www.mahoroba-kan.jp/index.html)
