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| Asian Cultural Congress marking the 2500th Anniversary of Buddha’s death | |
Cover illustrates the Buddha image from Todaiji Temple, Nara. Todai-ji is a Buddhist temple complex that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, located in the city of Nara, Japan. Though it was originally founded in the year 738 CE, Todai-ji was not opened until the year 752 CE. Its Great Buddha Hall houses the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana, known in Japanese as Daibutsu . The temple also serves as the Japanese headquarters of the Kegon school of Buddhism. The temple is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site as one of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara", together with seven other sites including temples, shrines and places in the city of Nara. Stamp showing the map of Japan. |
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| Issued Country | Japan |
| Issued Year | 27.03.1959 |
| Category | Events |
| Type | First Day Cover |