Whispered Shadow·Rakutō / Gion / Higashiyama

Kuya's Six-Buddha Statue

A Kamakura-period statue (Important Cultural Property) of Kūya, the Heian monk who carried the nembutsu into the streets, carved by Kōshō, a son of Unkei. Six tiny Amida Buddhas issue from his open mouth — the six syllables of "Namu Amida Butsu" made visible.

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These notes come from desk research. Local traditions vary.