The standing image of the Shakyamuni Buddha at Murōji in Nara Prefecture is a national treasure. The imposing figure, supported by a magnificent painted halo made from extravagantly carved wood ...

Throughout Asia, pairs of guardian lions are depicted flanking the throne of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni. A pair of lions also often stand guard outside Buddhist temples, the male on the ...

Seiji Kawajiri, a new-generation gallerist who supports the field of education and new trends in art, is pleased to announce that the art project he supports, the "DANDELION PROJECT" by artist Ryotaro ...