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Byodo-in Buddhist Temple in Uji - Phoenix Hall (Ho’odo) reflecting in the pond in front

The temple’s Phoenix Hall, which looks into the country’s most famous reflecting pond, houses a marvelous statue of Amida Buddha made by Jocho, the most famous sculptor of Buddhist images, who lived during the late Heian Period (XIth century).

       
    
    
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Phoenix Hall (Ho’odo) reflecting in the pond in front

The pond represents the Western Ocean.

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