Daibutsu (大仏, kyūjitai: 大佛) or 'giant Buddha' is the Japanese term, often used informally, for large statues of Buddha. The oldest is that at Asuka-dera (609) and the best-known is that at …

The Great Buddha of Kamakura (鎌倉大仏, Kamakura Daibutsu) is a bronze statue of Amida Buddha, which stands on the grounds of Kotokuin Temple. With a height of 11.4 meters, it has …

Oct 21, 2020 · Nara Daibutsu is one of the most famous buddha statues in Japan. It is kept at Todaiji, the historical temple located in Nara prefecture. It was established by the emperor …

Dec 3, 2009 · So here, I present to you: Five of My Favorite Daibutsu or ‘Giant Buddhas’ of Japan! Starting with number five: 5. Takaoka Daibutsu: The Great Buddha of Takaoka. Photo by …

Towering at a massive 120 meters, the Ushiku Daibutsu (牛久大仏, "Great Buddha of Ushiku") in Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture, is one of the world's tallest Buddha statues. For comparison, …

Daibutsuyō (大仏様, lit. great Buddha style) is a Japanese religious architectural style which emerged in the late 12th or early 13th century. Together with Wayō and Zenshūyō, it is one of …

Dec 6, 2019 · The Great Buddha of Kamakura, called Daibutsu in Japanese, is one of the 22 historical monuments included in the Kamakura proposal of inclusion in the UNESCO World …

Nov 23, 2024 · The Great Buddha of Nara, known as Daibutsu, stands as one of Japan’s most iconic and historically significant monuments. Nestled within the ancient Todai-ji Temple in …

Jul 11, 2012 · The Great Buddha (or Daibutsu) of Kamakura is one of Japan’s most fascinating historical landmarks. The enormous bronze statue is a representation of Amida Buddha, …

This Daibutsu of Yakushi Nyorai is twice the size of the Kamakura Daibutsu and Nara Daibutsu, making it the largest of pre-modern Japan’s extant Big Buddha statues. The Nihon-ji Temple …