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The statue stands in Kyoto famous, Kiyomizudera Temple which received World Cultural Heritage Listing by UNESCO in December 1994.

Kiyomizudera (The Clear Water Temple) is the main temple of the Hosso sect of Buddhism and has been destroyed and rebuilt many times in its twelve centuries of history.

Kiyomizudera is said to have been constructed from 778 by Enchin, a buddhist priest, in honor of the Kannon Bosatsu (Bodhisattva of Mercy and Compassion). A bodhisattva is one who can achieve enlightenment but decides to remain on earth to assist others in achieving nirvana.

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  • Copyright: Agnieszka Traczewska (Traczewska) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 397 W: 105 N: 747] (6994)
  • Genre: Places
  • Medium: Color
  • Date Taken: 2005-09-07
  • Categories: Humorous
  • Exposure: f/5.0, 1/125 seconds
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  • Photo Version: Original Version
  • Date Submitted: 2006-10-11 13:54
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