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| Jūraku-ji (Temple of Ten Joys) | |
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Jūrakuji Temple (meaning Temple of Ten Joys) in Tokushima Prefecture is one of the temples on the 88 Temple Pilgrimage of Shikoku Island. The temple has a Fudo Myoo statue that stands about 7 meters tall in order to remember the war dead of the 13th Class of Flight Reserve Students. Fudo Myoo, meaning immutable one, is the Buddhist god of fire usually depicted with a sword in his right hand and a rope in his left hand. |
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| Issued Country | Japan |
| Issued Year | 2005 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect |
| Type | Postage Stamps |