Japan, Nara

Todai-ji Temple, Tang Dynasty Temple Name: Nara Todai-ji Temple, also known as Da Huayan Temple, Golden Light Four Heavenly Kings Temple, etc. Location: Located east of Heijo-kyo (now Nara). History: With a history of over 1,200 years, it is the largest wooden building in the world today. Architectural features Great Buddha Hall: The main building of Todai-ji Temple and the largest existing wooden structure in the world. The Great Buddha Hall is 57 meters wide, 46 meters high, and 50 meters deep. The 16-meter-tall Vairocana Buddha inside the hall showcases the magnificent architectural style and exquisite craftsmanship. Architectural style: Todai-ji Temple is deeply influenced by the architectural style of the Tang Dynasty in China, with a grand scale and form. During the reconstruction process, the "Great Buddha Style" of the Song Dynasty was incorporated, showcasing the exchange and integration of Chinese and Japanese cultures. The temple has a distinct architectural style of the Tang Dynasty in China and has been designated as a national treasure of Japan. Name: Tang Dynasty Temple: The temple has a distinct architectural style of the Tang Dynasty in China and has been designated as a national treasure of Japan. The temple preserves buildings such as the Golden Hall, Lecture Hall, Sutra Repository, Treasure House, and Hall of Worship, Drum Tower, etc. Among them, the Golden Hall is the main hall of the temple and the largest existing building of the Tenpyo period in Japan. Inside the Golden Hall, there are golden statues of the main Buddha Vairocana, the standing statue of the Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara, and the standing statue of the Medicine Buddha, all of which are treasures of Buddhist art.