Section 2
Buddhist Art in Japan
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Japanese Buddhism
The introduction of Buddhism to Japan resulted in the creation of temples, monasteries, paintings, and sculptures of extraordinary artistic achievement.
Horyuji Temple
The Hōryū-ji Temple, one of the most celebrated temples in Japan, reflects the spread of Buddhism and Chinese culture in Japan.
The Todaiji
The Tōdaiji is the most ambitious Buddhist temple complex of the Nara period in Japan.