Japan

Tōdai-ji

Tōdai-ji: the great temple of Nara and its bronze Buddha In the old capital of Nara, among lawns where tame deer wander freely, stands one of the most important temples in Japan. Tōdai-ji — the "Great Eastern Temple" — is home to the Daibutsu, a colossal bronze figure of the Buddha that has drawn pilgrims for nearly thirteen centuries, sheltered inside one of the largest wooden buildings on earth. Tōdai-ji is not only a masterpiece…...