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How To Clean A Giant Buddha

August 9th, 2007 by James

From Mainichi:

NARA — About 200 people gathered at the giant Buddha at Nara’s Todaiji Temple on Tuesday to remove one year’s worth of dust from the bronze statue.

The cleaning of the Rushanabutsu (Vairocana) Buddha began after a ceremony to remove the Buddha’s soul was performed from about 7 a.m.

About 200 monks and Buddhist adherents dressed up in white clothing and began the cleaning work, carefully removing dust from the Buddha’s knees and hands with brushes and dusters.



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2 Comments »

Comment by Haroon Piracha
2007-08-09 12:39:10

zomg O_o

 
Comment by Hebi-kai
2007-08-10 01:02:44

Oh, who’s a clean Buddha? Oh yes you are! Who’s a clean enlightened one? (*blows on tummy*)

 
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