National Treasure Bhavacakra All released locally for the first time in 36 years Otsu October 22, 4:28
For the first time in 36 years, all of the national treasure "Bhavacakra", which depicts the hell that is explained in Buddhism and is handed down to a temple in Otsu City, has been released locally.
From the 10th of this month, the Otsu City Museum of History is holding a special exhibition of about 100 items such as the drawings of Shojuraigo-ji Temple and Seianji Temple in Otsu City.
Of these, the national treasure "Rokudo-e", which is handed down to Shoju-raigo-ji Temple, depicts the posthumous world described in Buddhism over 15 pieces during the Kamakura period. It is explained that he will be judged by the Great King for his deeds during his lifetime.
In addition, the "Anas Hell Map" vividly depicts people suffering from cruel torture in hell.
On the other hand, in the "Yubo Fortress Kaikyo Narrative Map", when the pot is boiled in hell, the pot is broken and saved by chanting the Nembutsu, emphasizing the power of the Nembutsu.
The 15 "Bhavacakra" are usually stored separately in museums all over the country, so it is the first time in 36 years that you can see them all locally.
Norihito Terashima, curator of the Otsu City Museum of History, said, "I have collected things that I can't usually see, so please come and see them."
The special exhibition will be open until the 23rd of next month, but due to the replacement of the contents, all the "Rokudo-e" will be exhibited until the 1st of next month.