For the second part of Kotoku-in in Kamakura, we will take a look at the actual statue of the renown Great Buddha (Daibutsu) bronze statue of Amida Buddha. Looking at the area and seeing how much has changed over a hundred years later since the Read More …

Located in the city of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture is the renown Great Buddha (Daibutsu) bronze statue of Amida Buddha. The Jodo-shu Buddhist temple is known as Taiizan Kotokuin Shojosenji (“Kotoku-in” for short) brings in travelers all over the world. The bronze version was created Read More …