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The 12 god commanders are the 12 female demon gods who are believed to guard the followers of Physician Souls (Bhechadjaguru). It is said that they are incarnate of Bhechadjaguru tathagata (Yakushi-nyorai). Some 12-god commanders' figures represent the twelve horary signs and each god is curved in animal shapes. The 12 god commanders are believed to protect the followers 12 hours of day and night, and four seasons in 12 months. Worshiping Physician Souls (Yakushi-nyorai) has been practiced for long time in Japan, and along with that, 12 god commander figures were made. In 12 god commanders' series, one piece, the year of dog is missing. (Culture property of the city) |
 Kozin |
"Kozin (violent god) figure" is curved in squarish wood. It is grotesque looking with huge eyes. The dignified manner of it is suitable to protect the priests of Buddhism. (Culture property of the city) |
 Nikko (Sunlight) bodhisattva image |
Enku, unlike traditional sculptor, sculptured freely, roughly, and unexpectedly by using one piece of scrap wood and timber sent afloat down a river. He was an extraordinary novelist in the early Edo era who expressed his strong religious believe in carving. These two sculptures are not only magnificent grand masterpiece, but also shows mercy on Buddha's face in rough curving. (Culture property of the city) |
 Gakko (moonlight) bodhisattva image |
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It was opened in March 1996, in the precincts of Music Temple. The entry fee: 200 yen (junior high school students and the younger is free to enter) The access: 10 minutes drive from Konan Station (Meitetsu, Inuyama line) For more information, call, Takatoshi Tsubouchi: telephone (0587)-54-4555 |
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