Statue of Kuya Shonin (Rokuharamitsu-ji)
六波羅蜜寺 空也上人像
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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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Fuku Coffee Roasteryabout 193 m on foot
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Stones nearby
These notes come from desk research. Local traditions vary.