Understanding Buddhist Statues through Manga: You'll fall in love with the world of Buddhist statues even more!

Knowledge about Buddhist statues, which can be a little difficult to understand, can now be understood in a fun way through manga. The first half is a basic knowledge section that explains the roles and characteristics of Buddhist statues by type, such as "Nyorai," "Bodhisattva," "Myo-o," and "Tenbu." The second half is an episode in which the main character of the manga travels around famous Buddhist statues in Nara and Kyoto.

Table of Contents Buddhist Statue Chronology Prologue: Understanding Buddhist Statues Chapter 1: Tathagata Chapter 2: Bodhisattva Chapter 3: Myo-o Chapter 4: Heavenly Beings Chapter 5: Other Buddhist Statues Chapter 6: Visiting Buddhist Statues [Nara Edition] The Kongorikishi Statues at Todaiji Temple's South Gate, the Ashura Statue (Eight Devas) at Kofukuji Temple, and More [Buddhist Statue Tour Map] Nara City Center & Suburbs [Buddhist Statue Tour Map] Saho, Sakiji, and Nishinokyo [Buddhist Statue Tour Map] Ikaruga and Asuka [Buddhist Statue Tour Map] Sakurai, Muro, and Yoshino [Kyoto Edition] The Five Great Myo-o Statues at Toji Temple, the Half-Knee Maitreya Bodhisattva at Koryuji Temple, and More [Buddhist Statue Tour Map] Kyoto City Center & Higashiyama [Buddhist Statue Tour Map] Other Areas in Kyoto City and Prefecture **********************************