Special Exhibition
Hōnen and Pure Land Buddhism
Events (in Japanese only)
Pre-registration required
Talk Show
Welcome to the world of Buddhist statues! Take a Pure Land Tour with Hana
San and a Curator
Hana-San, a model and Buddhist statue enthusiast, will join our curators to guide you through the world of Buddhist statues. They will discuss their favorite Buddhist statues, their charms, and anecdotes. Take off on a trip to the Pure Land of Buddhist statuary with us!
You must
purchase a ticket that includes admission to the talk show with
Hana-San.
Sales: Lawson Ticket L Code 82565
Admission: 3,500 yen (tax included) Capacity: Limited to 270 tickets
Adult admission includes a ticket to the talk show with Hana-San, a clear file, and a tote bag.
Hana-San
No registration required, Free admission
Namu-Namu University
Learn about the teachings and history of Pure Land Buddhism!
[Special
Lectures]
13 October (Mon, Hol.) 13:30 to 15:30
●“The Teachings of Hōnen and Jōdo Shū in Kyushu”
Kusakabe Kyōshin (68th Head Priest of Zendō-ji, the head temple of Jōdo Shū)
●“Worshipping Amitabha and Nembutsu in Buddhism”
Shimoda Masahiro (Professor, Musashino University; Professor Emeritus, University of Tokyo)
●“Tokugawa Ieyasu and the Three Great Treasures of Zōjo-ji Temple”
Shibata Taisen (Researcher at the Jōdo Shū Research Institute, Head Priest of Kozen-ji Temple)
[Introductory
Lectures]
16 November (Sun) 13:30 to 15:00
Speakers: Morizane Kumiko, Ōsawa Shin, Itō Shinji (all researchers at Kyushu National Museum)
*The content is subject to change without notice.
*The venue will open 30 minutes before the start of the lecture.
No registration required, Free admission
Gokuraku Day
Pure Land Buddhist monks will deliver the teachings of Jōdo Shū through images, dialogue, and music.
Live Theater
“The
Lives of Masters Hōnen and Shōkō”
11:00 to 12:00
(Cast: Team Ichidai-ki)
This film depicts the lives of Master Hōnen and his disciple, Shōkō. With images and
music playing in the background, monks speak lines from the script in a realistic
manner, recreating the lives of these two key figures. Join us as we walk in their
footsteps!
Jōdō Shū Fukuoka
Gagaku Association Chinzei Gakuso Concert
14:30 to 15:30
Monks will perform traditional gagaku music. Their performance will express the worldview depicted in the National Treasure, Haiya Raigō (owned by Chion-in Temple in Kyoto).
*Admission is free for all events, with a capacity of 240 people each.
*The content may be subject to change without notice.
*The venue will open 30 minutes before the performance begins.
