Celebrating the birthday of Gautama Buddha: Bussho-e／Todai-ji Temple
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On the anniversary of the birth of Gautama Buddha, a ceremony called Bussho-e is held at Todai-ji Temple to celebrate his birth. A small mido hall decorated with flowers is erected in front of the Daibutsu-den (Great Buddha Hall); a statue of baby Buddha is enshrined in the mido and a Buddhist mass is conducted. Visitors up until 14:00 may bathe the statue with sweet tea, cups of which are also handed out for everyone to enjoy.
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General Information
- Event period
- April 8, every year
- Event venue
- Todaiji Temple
- Address
- 406-1 Zoshichou, Nara City, Nara
- Access
- 7 minutes on the city loop bus from JR Nara and Kintetsu Nara Stations. 5 minute walk from "Daibutsu-den Kasuga Taisha-mae" bus stop.
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