Horyu-ji temple's Buddhist architectural complex

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized the Buddhist architectural complex of Horyuji temple area, Nara of Japan is the World Cultural Heritage in 1993.

The Buddhist architectural complex of Horyu-ji Temple consists of 48 architectural monuments of Horyuji Temple and Hoki-ji Temple in Ikaruga Town, Nara Prefecture.

Horyuji Temple (Dharma Long Self) was built in the early 7th century, following the orders of Prince Shotoku (574-622), who played an important role in spreading Buddhism to Japan. To date, this temple is one of the most ancient and important wooden structures in the world. The architectural masterpieces of wood are not only important for the history of art but also the evidence for the development of architecture. Horyuji Temple is also a true illustration of the adaptation of Chinese and Buddhist architecture when introduced into Japan, which has undergone refinement to combine with indigenous culture to create a new architecture.

Horyuji Temple was ordered by Prince Shotoku to build but he died before the temple was completed. Horyuji Temple has West Institute and East Institute (8th century). In 670, in a large fire the temple was burned down almost entirely in the West. Not long after that, the pagoda was rebuilt, but it was not built on the original location built in the East, it was the East Institute. The temple was completed in the 8th century. The pagoda was built mainly of wood, so far the main area wood, inner gate and part of the corridor surrounding the temple are the oldest woods in the world. , dating from the late 7th century to the early 8th century.

Although in Japan there are some older temples than Horyuji temple, Horyuji Temple is still selected as the place to celebrate large ceremonies and is the most frequently used temple in Japan . Horyuji Temple consists of: Old Lam West Institute and Old East Lam Institute. The old Lam West Institute with the center is Kim Duong (the main shrine of the monastery with the main color is yellow) and Ngu Trung Thap (5-storey tower) is surrounded by a corridor system. Old Lam Dong Institute with the center of the Dream is also surrounded by a corridor system. Five identical towers and Kim road of Old Lam West Institute is arranged symmetrically left and right. Such an arrangement creates a distinct architectural style called "Long French Style" . The first old man is only left with the vestiges of the Center of the Tower in the East Nam Gia Lam West Institute.

It can be said that Horyuji Temple is a large museum of Japanese antiques with many heritage ranked national treasures. In Kim Duong (Tay Lam Tay Institute), there is a set of Sakyamuni statues with carved art which is very subtle, big aura that covers all 3 statues with the edge of the aura carved of celestial is called "3 1 halo statues" with a total weight of 236.5kg. The set of Sakyamuni statues was created in order to pray for the Holy Prince's death. The statue was created halfway through the ice prince, so it should be completed in 623 (the year of the Yellow Emperor's Extermination 31).

The east side of Kim Duong has a statue of the Medicine Buddha. The West has Buddha Amitabha statue. In the four corners of the Temple of Jin Dynasty, there is a wooden statue of the Four Gods. On the left and right sides, there are three statues of the Sakyamuni statue with Cat Tuong Thien and the Monk Mon Thien Thien dating from the time of Binh An (Hean). Behind the North side of Kim Duong is a statue dating back to the time of Nai Luong (Nara) . Also, in Kim Duong, there are also murals depicting the scene of the Amitabha Pure Land, the statue of the Nine Face Guan Yin, the Guan statue. Yin Ba Te, the Guan Yin statue, the Guan Yin island, the Three Amitabha statues .

In Mong Dien (Gia Lam Dong Institute), there is the statue of Dao Thuyen the great monk (who restored the East Institute), the statue of the Great Monk and the Guan Yin statue saved. The statue of Guan Yin is also one of the Japanese nationals of Horyuji temple .

Horyuji Temple is recognized by Unesco as a World Cultural Heritage by criteria (i), (ii), (iv), (vi)

Criterion (i): The Buddhist relics in the area of ​​Horyuji temple complex are wooden architectural masterpieces of the world.

Criterion (ii): The regional Buddhist architectural complex of Horyu-ji Temple is the oldest Buddhist architectural works in Japan and has a great influence on the formation of religious architectural works. then in Japan.

Spending (iv): The Buddhist architectural complex of Horyu-ji temple is a testament to the adaptation of Chinese Buddhist architecture when entering Japan has a combination to create a native indigenous style. special.

Criterion (vi): The regional Buddhist architectural complex of Horyu-ji Temple is a premise for the development of Buddhist culture in the region.

Not only valuable in terms of architecture, art and history . Horyuji Temple is also a destination to attract visitors in Japan because of its special beauty.