Buddhism is one of the largest religions in Japan, and there are many Buddhist temples across the country. These temples feature many different depictions of Buddha, from the Nyorai Buddha in Aomori to Daibutsuden in Nara and many in between. These many forms represent the various manifestations and aspects of Buddhism. One unique standout is the Gokōshiyui Amidabutu found at Kurodani Temple in Kyoto. Gokōshiyui Amidabutu roughly translates to “Amida Buddha of Five Kalpa Thought.” In Buddhism, the term kalpa refers to an extremely long period of time. (The length of a kalpa is not set, and…
