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1250th Anniversary of the Birth of Kobo Daishi
Special Exhibition "Kukai and the Treasures of Shingon Buddhism"
Official Exhibition Catalog
2026, Tokyo National Museum
Celebrating 1250 Years Since the Birth of the Great Master Kukai: Kukai and the Treasures of Shingon Buddhism
Introduces 88 temple treasures held by the eighteen head temples of Shingon Buddhism and related temples, including 15 National Treasures and 60 Important Cultural Properties, with abundant color plates, work commentaries, and essays.
This volume fully contains the attractions unique to this exhibition, including special photographs of the "Goshichinichi no Mishiho," the highest ritual service of Shingon Buddhism, (Shingon Esoteric Buddhism) and normally undisclosed hidden Buddhist images.First Edition, First Printing, July 2026
29.7 x 22.5 x 2 cm / 11.7 x 8.9 x 0.8 in.
256 pages
Full color
Softcover
Main text in Japanese, with English text on 11 pages at the end of the book* Sold out during the exhibition period
* Orders have also closed for the made-to-order copies available for shipment only within Japan
* Only one copy is available.The official exhibition catalog for the special exhibition "Kukai and the Treasures of Shingon Buddhism," commemorating the 1250th anniversary of the birth of Kobo Daishi, held at the Tokyo National Museum and closed in the summer of 2026 amid great success.
Due to its popularity, it sold out during the exhibition period, and orders have also closed for the made-to-order copies available for shipment after October and shipped only within Japan, making this book difficult to obtain.A separate exhibition checklist (Japanese only) is also Commemorating the 1250th anniversary of Kukai's birth! Through famous treasures associated with Kukai, Esoteric Buddhist art, and Esoteric Buddhist iconography, this exhibition allows visitors to experience the long history of more than 1,200 years in which Kukai's teachings spread widely throughout Japan and continued to be protected and passed down.2. Held with the full strength of Shingon Buddhism. Eighty-eight temple treasures, including 15 National Treasures and 60 Important Cultural Properties, held by the eighteen head temples of Shingon Buddhism and related temples, are brought together in one place.3. Temple treasures related to the Goshichinichi no Mishiho, said to be the highest ritual of Shingon Buddhism, are also specially exhibited. A section on the Goshichinichi no Mishiho is provided, introducing the "secret rite" that has been veiled in secrecy.4. A lineup that Buddhist statue fans must see, bringing together approximately 40 precious Buddhist statues from the various branches of Shingon Buddhism. Among them, under the theme of special unveilings of hidden Buddhist images, 9 entries comprising 11 hidden Buddhist statues from various regions that normally cannot be seen are a must-see!!
[Exhibition Information]
1250th Anniversary of the Birth of Kobo Daishi
Special Exhibition "Kukai and the Treasures of Shingon Buddhism"Exhibition period: July 14, 2026 (Tue) - September 6, 2026 (Sun)
Venue: Tokyo National Museum, Heiseikan
Organizers: Tokyo National Museum, Association of Head Temples of the Various Shingon Buddhist Schools*, The Yomiuri Shimbun, NHK, NHK Promotions
Special Sponsors: Canon, Daiwa Securities Group, Daiwa House Industry, T&D Insurance Group
Sponsors: JR East, Shimizu Corporation, Takenaka Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Mitsui Fudosan, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, Mitsubishi Estate, Meiji Holdings
Special Cooperation: Agency for Cultural Affairs
Cooperation: SGC, Mitsumura Printing, Non-Destructive Inspection
There are 11 pages of English text at the end of the book.
The contents are the organizers' Forewords, Message from the Head of the Shingon School, Notes, introductions to each chapter, and List of Works.
The List of Works includes materials, dimensions, period of production, holding institution, and designation as National Treasure or Important Cultural Property.Chapter One: Kukai and Esoteric Shingon Buddhism
Chapter Two: The World of the Latter Seven Days Ritual
Chapter Three: Renowned Treasures of Individual Shingon Sects
Chapter Four: Sculptures and "Secret" Statues from Individual Shingon Sects
[A partial introduction from the List of Works]
Great Master Kukai (Kobo Daishi)
The Eight Patriarchs of the Shingon School
Illustrations and Explanations of the Life of Great Master Kukai (Kobo Daishi), Vols. 3 and 10
Thirty Volumes of Esoteric Buddhist Teachings, Vols. 6, 18, 22, and 24
Ten Aoffering Stages of Mind According to the Secret Mandalas, Vols. 6 and 7
Biography of Great Master Kukai (Kobo Daishi) in Emperor Go-Uda's Handwriting
Last Testament in Emperor Go-Uda's Handwriting with His Handprints
Great Master Kukai's Last Testament in Twenty-Five Articles
The Bodhisattva Kannon (Skt. Avalokitesvara)
Ringed Finial for a Monk's Staff
Bell with a Five-Pronged Vajra and the Four Heavenly Kings
Mandalas of the Two Realms
The Deva Enmaten (Skt. Yama)
The Twelve Devas
The Bodhisattva Miroku (Skt. Maitreya)
The Five Great Wisdom Kings
The Peacock Wisdom King (Skt. Mahamayuri)
The Wisdom King Aizen (Skt. Ragaraja)
Mandalas of the Two Realms
Mandalas of the Two Realms
Mahavairocana Sutra, Vols. 1 and 7
Hora Astrology Diagrams from Mikkyo Zuzo (Esoteric Buddhist Iconographies)
The Deva Shoten (Skt. Nandikesvara) from Mikkyo Zuzo (Esoteric Buddhist Iconographies)
Iconography of the Deity Jinja Daisho
The Deity Shukongoshin (Skt. Vajrapani)
The Deity Jinja Daisho / Treasure Casket Seal Dharani (Deposited in Statue of The Deity Jinja Daisho)
Bessonzakki ("Notes Organized by Deity"), Vol. 14 "Ritual to Pray for Rain" and Vol. 26 "Kokuzo (Skt. Akasagarbha)"
Kakuzensho (Collection of Buddhist Iconographies Compiled by the Monk Kakuzen), Vol. 130 "Ritual to Pray to the Deva Shoten (Skt. Nandikesvara)" and Vol. 144 "Ritual to Pray to the Deva Enmaten (Skt. Yama)"
Iconographies from the Tohon Mandala from Mikkyo Zuzo (Esoteric Buddhist Iconographies)
Iconographies from the Takao Mandala: Womb Realm, Vols. 1 and 4; Diamond Realm, Vols. 1 and 2
Iconographies of the Twelve Devas
The Five Great Powerful Bodhisattvas
Kakuzensho (Collection of Buddhist Iconographies Compiled by the Monk Kakuzen), Vol. 159 "The Latter Seven Days Ritual" and Vol. 160 "The Latter Seven Days Ritual"
Diagrams for the Latter Seven Days Ritual from the Mitsuyosho (Collection of Principal Esoteric Rituals)
Annual Events (Copy)
The Twelve Devas | Rasetsuten (Skt. Raksasa), Suiten (Skt. Varuna), and Futen (Skt. Vayu)
The Bodhisattva Kannon (Skt. Avalokitesvara), the Deva Bonten (Skt. Brahma), and the Deva Taishakuten (Skt. Indra), Called "Futama Kannon"
Great Master Kukai (Kobo Daishi) with the Deities Niu Myojin and Koya Myojin (Principal Image of Worship for the "Dialogue Lecture")
Great Master Kukai (Kobo Daishi) with the Deities Niu Myojin and Koya Myojin
Sutra Box with a Lotus Pond
Sutra Box with a Lotus Pond
First Chapter of the Lotus Sutra with a Buddhist Deity for Each Character
Document Soliciting Donations for Sennyuji Temple
Mandala of the Dharani for Prolonging Life, Expiating Sins, and Protecting Children
Dharani for Prolonging Life, Expiating Sins, and Protecting Children
The Thousand-Armed Bodhisattva Kannon (Skt. Avalokitesvara)
The Buddha Sakyamuni with Two Attendants
Emperor Toba
The Bodhisattva Fugen with Ten Demonesses
The Eleven-Headed Bodhisattva Kannon (Skt. Avalokitesvara)
Reliquary
Sword with a Three-Pronged Vajra Grip
Bell with a Five-Pronged Vajra and Objects Symbolizing Deities
Bell with a Stupa
Bell with a Wish-Granting Jewel
Bell with a Five-Pronged Vajra
Bell with a Single-Pronged Vajra
Bell with a Three-Pronged Vajra (Copy)
Incense Burner with a Conical Weighted Handle
Box for Initiation Rites with Mitsukanhoju (Esoteric-Meditation Wish-Granting Jewels), Dharma Wheels, and Double Vajras
Incense Burner with a Conical Weighted Handle
Illustrated Origins of Shigisan Temple
Bowl
Illustrated Origins of Ishiyamadera Temple, Vols. 1 and 2
Illustrated Origins of Kajuji Temple
The Buddha Sakyamuni
The Five Wisdom Buddhas (Skt. Pancatathagata)
The Goddess of the Buddha's Eye (Skt. Buddhalocana), Passed Down as the Bodhisattva Miroku (Skt. Maitreya)
The Buddha Miroku (Skt. Maitreya), Passed Down as the Buddha Hosho (Skt. Ratnasambhava)
The Buddha Dainichi (Skt. Mahavairocana)
The Deva Bishamonten (Skt. Vaisravana)
The Buddha Yakushi (Skt. Bhaisajyaguru)
The Devi Kisshoten (Skt. Srimahadevi)
The Wisdom King Aizen (Skt. Ragaraja)
The Wisdom King Fudo (Skt. Acala)
The Bodhisattva Kongosatta (Skt. Vajrasattva)
The Bodhisattva Jizo (Skt. Ksitigarbha)
The Bodhisattva Jizo (Skt. Ksitigarbha)
The Eleven-Headed Bodhisattva Kannon (Skt. Avalokitesvara)
Enshrined Statues of the Five Great Wisdom Kings
Sword with the Dragon King Kurikara (Skt. Kulika Nagaraja)
The Buddha Yakushi (Skt. Bhaisajyaguru)
The Bodhisattva Nyoirin Kannon (Skt. Cintamanicakra)
The Eleven-Headed Bodhisattva Kannon (Skt. Avalokitesvara)
The Thousand-Armed Bodhisattva Kannon (Skt. Avalokitesvara)
The Buddha Sakyamuni, Called the "Miraculous Sanping Statue"
Enshrined Statue of the Eleven-Headed Bodhisattva Kannon (Skt. Avalokitesvara) / Pieces of Incense Wood with an Inscription Reading "Ranjatai"
Great Master Kakuban (Kogyo Daishi)
[Condition]
Shows only light rubbing from normal storage and is in clean condition, close to new. No writing or underlining.The actual item shown in the photos has been inspected and carefully stored in Japan.
All photographs are of the actual item.A valuable reference book for collectors and researchers of Japanese art.
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