yosegi-zukuri (joined wood) made from gilded wood carved with wood leaf
All methods were different
The Yosegi Technique using wood.
9 Feet
Jocho's Amida Nyorai is sitting on an intricate lotus pedestal, which symbolizes purity and enlightenment in Buddhism. The lotus flower grows in muddy waters but blooms above the surface, representing the journey from darkness to enlightenment. Amida Nyorai's posture and the lotus pedestal convey his transcendence above the imperfect world.
956 yrs since 1053 11th century
A monk's robe, a single length of the clothe that drapes over the left shoulder.
Amida Nyorai, also known as Amitābha Buddha, is a central figure in Mahayana Buddhism, particularly in Pure Land traditions. He is revered as the Buddha of Infinite Light and Life, embodying compassion and wisdom. Devotees believe that by chanting his name, they can attain rebirth in his Pure Land, a realm of peace and enlightenment. Amida represents the ideal of salvation through faith and devotion.
His hands form the gesture of Meditation and balance, which symbolizes the path towards enlightenment.
The Amida Nyora is displayed in Phoenix Hall in Kyoto, Japan. It was created by Jocho Busshi and is a Buddhist statue. The form and expression on the statue established a direct and intimate relationship between the worshiper and the Buddha.
Siege of Amida happened in 359.
Acacius of Amida died in 425.
A samurai could prove its devotion to Amida Buddha by regularly reciting his name in a practice known as the Nembutsu, studying Amida Buddha's teachings, making offerings at temples dedicated to Amida, and performing acts of kindness and compassion in alignment with Amida's virtues.