Toshodaiji Temple was built in 759 as a training hall by Jianzhen who was a Buddhist priest, and Jianzhen lived in this temple in his last years. The principal image of this temple is Vairocana. This temple was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1998.
Vairocana ("Rushana-butu")
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Main Hall. This was built in the late eighth century. National Treasure. -
Lecture Hall. This was also built in the late eighth century. National Treasure. -
South Gate
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