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Twin Buddha statue of Nison-in Temple

Nison-in is a Tendai Buddhist temple complex in Ukyo-ku, a western ward in the ocity of Kyoto, Japan. The temple's official name is Ogura-yama Nison-kyo-in Keidai-ji. The temple is a popular destination during the Japanese maple viewing season.
The name Nison-in, meaning “two revered images,” derives from the temple’s two principal standing images, Shaka Nyorai on the obervers’ right and Amitabha Tathagata on the left. Both are designated as Important Cultural Assets of Japan. The 78.8 cm-high statues appear to be symmetric at a glance but are with subtle differences such as the shape of their fingers, which are infused with religious meaning. The two images are there because Syaka Nyorai sends those who’ve died from this life to the afterlife while Amitabha Tathagata welcomes them into Pure Land (Buddhist heaven.)
Issued Country Japan
Issued Year 2008
Category Buddhist Image Buddhist Arts Theme 2: BUDDHA-TeacherOfGods&Mens
Type Postage Stamps
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