Great Buddha Hall, Todaiji

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James Blake Wiener
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published on 20 April 2017
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The Daibutsuden or Great Buddha Hall of the Todaiji temple complex, Nara, Japan. First built in the 8th century CE, the building today was built in the middle of the Edo Period (1603-1867 CE).

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James Blake Wiener
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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