#amida — Public Fediverse posts
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Crediting Amida Nyorai (阿弥陀仏) with his protection during the storm, in thanks Ennin created a ship out of lanterns on the mountain above Saihō-ji (西方寺) to carry and guide the souls of the dead safely into Amida's care (in the Western Paradise 極楽浄土 'Gokuraku Jōdo').
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Kurita's dedication was inspired by the temple's 'sange' (散華), a ritual offering of flowers made early each morning.
25 flowers (usually camellia) are dedicated to a statue of Amida Nyorai. The flowers represent the 25 bodhisattva who help Amida take the souls of the dead to paradise.
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#Amida #Buddha, hanging scroll (#kakemono, 掛け物), mineral paint and gold on silk, #Japan, late #Muromachi period, early 16th century. Seen in the #Museum of #EastAsian #Art #Cologne.
#JapaneseArt #Buddhism #AmidaBuddha #MedievalArt -
#Amida #Buddha, hanging scroll (#kakemono, 掛け物), mineral paint and gold on silk, #Japan, late #Muromachi period, early 16th century. Seen in the #Museum of #EastAsian #Art #Cologne.
#JapaneseArt #Buddhism #AmidaBuddha #MedievalArt -
#Amida #Buddha, hanging scroll (#kakemono, 掛け物), mineral paint and gold on silk, #Japan, late #Muromachi period, early 16th century. Seen in the #Museum of #EastAsian #Art #Cologne.
#JapaneseArt #Buddhism #AmidaBuddha #MedievalArt
