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Main Hall Altar at Sofukuji Temple in Nagasaki, Japan

The second National Treasure at Sofukuji Temple is the Main Hall. It was constructed in 1646, making it one of Nagasaki’s oldest structures. The central figure inside is Shaka Nyorai. Also called Shakyamuni Tathāgata, this is the Japanese historical Buddha. The two standing figures are Saint Kasho (right) and Saint Anan (left). The statuary was created by Xu Runyang in 1653. On either side of the altar (butsudan) are 17th century sculptures of the Eighteen Arhats, the disciples of Buddha who reached Nirvana.

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Main Hall Altar at Sofukuji Temple in Nagasaki, Japan

7 Kajiyamachi, Nagasaki, 850-0831, Japan

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