Gokōshiyui Amidabutsu
This statue of Buddha has a distinctive hairstyle meant to represent an unfathomably long period of meditation.

📜 Statue of Amida Buddha at Kurodani Temple in Kyoto.
🔍 Its distinctive long hair earned it the nickname 'Afro Buddha'.

Why Go

🙏 See a unique depiction of Amida Buddha
🧘 Learn about the concept of 'kalpa' and Amida's meditation
🇯🇵 Explore a significant Buddhist site in Kyoto

Tips

🚶 The statue is to the left of the stairs up to the temple.

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