Kaikei's Amida Triad (快慶の阿弥陀三尊仏)

The term "Amida Triad" traditionally refers to a group depicting Amida Buddha attended by Kannon and Seishi.

This ensemble is the main object of worship of Jodoji Temple, built by the abbot Chogen (1121-1206), who was also responsible for the reconstruction of Todaiji Temple in Nara following its destruction by fire. The central image is almost as high as the ceiling. All three images are depicted as coming on clouds to welcome departing souls to Amida's Pure Land Paradise. There is a written record by Chogen explaining that these sculptures took as their model a painting which he had brought to Japan from Song-dynasty China. The sculptures were made by the artist Kaikei from joined blocks (yosegi zukuri). While stylistically much is preserved of Song-dynasty forms, this lively and powerful work is not a mere imitation. It was completed at the end of the 12th century.

(sourse: http://web-japan.org/museum/bud/nyorai/nyorai02/nyorai02.html)

Amida in the center, Seishi Bosatsu 勢至菩薩 on right, Kannon 観音菩薩 on left. Jōdoji (Jodoji) Temple 浄土寺, Hyōgo Prefecture.

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Tags:

• kaikei
• 快慶
• keiha
• sazon
• sanzonbutsu
• amida
• triad
• 阿弥陀三尊仏
• kannon
• 観音菩薩
• Seishi
• Bosatsu
• 勢至菩薩
• Jodoji
• 浄土寺

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