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42 Amida Buddha Statue at Sensō-ji in Tokyo, Japan

In Japanese Buddhism, Amida is the Buddha of infinite light and life. This is the main deity of the Pure Land sect. Notice the position of the hands. This is the Mida no Jōin Mediation Mudra. The lotus leaves symbolize rising from muddy waters to achieve fortune, purification and faithfulness. This swastika at the base is a common Buddhist symbol signifying good fortune. This statue is in the Sensoji Temple garden which was constructed during the 17th century.

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Amida Buddha Statue at Sensō-ji in Tokyo, Japan

2-3-1 Asakusa, Taitō-ku, Tokyo

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