Buddha, Todaiji Temple

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Illustration

James Blake Wiener
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published on 20 April 2017

The huge bronze Buddha in the Daibutsuden or Great Buddha Hall at the Todaiji temple complex, Nara, Japan. c. 752 CE, Nara Period. Height: 15 metres (49 ft.).

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About the Author

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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Wiener, J. B. (2017, April 20). Buddha, Todaiji Temple. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6532/buddha-todaiji-temple/

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Wiener, James Blake. "Buddha, Todaiji Temple." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 20, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6532/buddha-todaiji-temple/.

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Wiener, James Blake. "Buddha, Todaiji Temple." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 20 Apr 2017. Web. 19 Mar 2023.

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