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| Byōdō-in: Dancing Bosatsu on clouds | |
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The Phoenix Hall houses 52 Buddhist Saints statues attached to the wall. They thought to accompany departed believers to Amida's Pure Land. Those Bosatsu on clouds (mokuzō unchū kuyō bosatsu) are listed as National Treasures of Japan. |
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| Issued Country | Japan |
| Issued Year | 2001 |
| Category | Buddhist Image World Heritage Buddhist Arts |
| Type | Postage Stamps |