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Kyoto Afro Buddha

●Name   Konkai Komyoji Temple (Jodo Sect Daihonzan Kurodani) ●Access   Take city bus route 32, 100, 203, or 204 from Kyoto Station, get off at Okazakimichi and walk for 10 minutes ●Points   "Afro Buddha" or "Goko Shii Amida Buddha" is characterized by a very large hairstyle that covers his head (spiral hair), making it look like an afro   It is said that it represents the "Goko Shii" form of Amida Buddha, who practiced with intense contemplation during his training under the name of Hozo Bosatsu #Kyoto #Our temple
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Posted: May 3, 2021
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