Binzuru is a photograph by Richard Smith which was uploaded on July 17th, 2020.
Binzuru
The monastery refectory near Tōdai-ji Temple at Nara (Japan) has a large wooden statue of Binzuru, depicting him seated in the lotus position.... more
Title
Binzuru
Artist
Richard Smith
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The monastery refectory near Tōdai-ji Temple at Nara (Japan) has a large wooden statue of Binzuru, depicting him seated in the lotus position. Statues of him are usually well worn, since the faithful follow the custom of rubbing a part of the effigy corresponding to the sick parts of their bodies, as he is reputed to have the gift of healing. According to the earliest Indian Buddhist sutras, Binzuru was one of four Arhats asked by the Buddha to remain in the world.
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July 17th, 2020
