Ryukoku Museum Concept Exhibition

Thought and Culture of Buddhism

List of Works
Jan. 9th to Feb. 11th, 2019【First harf 】―From India to Japan

Feb. 16th to Mar. 24h, 2019【Second harf 】

Feature Exhibition : Birds and Beasts that appear in Buddhist Tales◆Part I Various Aspects of the Buddhism in Asia (2nd Floor)
Format and▶No. ▶Title▶Provenance▶Materials▶Date▶Location and Owner▶Exhibition Term

1. What is Buddhism?
1Standing Buddha

Gandhara

Schist2nd-3rd century

Ryukoku University

2Seated Buddha

Hadda

Stucco4th-5th century

Ryukoku University

3Standing Bodhisattva

Gandhara

Schist2nd-3rd century

Ryukoku University

4

Preaching Maitreya

Gandhara

Schist2nd-3rd century

Shitenno-ji, Osaka

5

Square Capital with 4 Seated Buddhas

MathuraSandstone

2nd century

Ryukoku University

6

Seated Buddha (FUJITANI Kodo Collection)

SarnathSandstone

6th-7th century

Ryukoku University

7Standing Bodhisattva

China

Gilt Bronze

Tang period

8Standing Bodhisattva

Korian Peninsula

Clay

Three Kingdams period

9Standing Buddha

Thailand

Gilt Bronze

7th-8th century

10 Standing Buddha

Myanmar

Gilt Bronze

11th-12th century

11 Standing AvalokiteśvaraCambodia

Gilt Bronze

12th-13th century

12 Ekadaśamukha (Avalokiteśvara with eleven heads)

Tibet

Print on Paper

18th century

Ryukoku University

2. Teaching of Shakyamuni and its Auccession
13 Rubbing of the Ashoka Inscription

Lauriya-Nandangarh Rubbing on Paper

3rd century B.C.

Ryukoku University

14 Vinaya Piṭakam (Thai Royal Edition)

ThailandPrint on Paper

1893 A.D.

Ryukoku University First half

15 Sutta Nipāta (Thai Royal Edition)

ThailandPrint on Paper

1893 A.D.

Ryukoku University Second half

16 Sarvāstivādavinaya in Chinese (十誦律), Vol.42

Ink on Paper

Nara period (768)Tōshōdai-ji, Nara

17 Mahisāsaka Vinaya in Chinese (五分律)Print on Paper

18 Samyukta Āgama in Chinese (雑阿含経), Vol.40

China19 Ańguttara Āgama in Chinese (増一阿含経) , Vol.26

Gold onDark Blue Paper
Print on Paper

Edo, published in1681(Temna 1)

Ryukoku University First half

Late Heian period
Ming, published in1607 (Wanli 35)

20 Sanskrit Manuscripts of PrajñāpāramitāGilgitInk on Burchbark

Around 7th century

21 Gandhārī Manuscripts of Bhadrakalpikā Sūtra

BamiyanInk on Palm Leaf

3rd century

Second halfFirst half
Ryukoku University Second half
Ryukoku University Second half
Ryukoku University(HAYASHIDERA GenshuFirst halfCollection)

22

The Mahāvaipulyabuddhāvatamsaka Sūtra in Chinese(大方広仏華厳経), Daqing Tripitakam

23 The Tian di ba yang shen zhou jing in old Uigur

China

Print on Paper

19th century

Ryukoku University

Yarkhoto (Turfan)

Ink on Paper

10th-11th century

Ryukoku University First half

24 Mahāprajñāpāramitā-śāstra in Chinese (大智度論), Vol.1
25 Three Robes and a Bowl

Print on Paper
Thailand

Edo, published in1681(Temna 1)

Ryukoku University Second half

Modern Age

Ryukoku University

3. Mahayana Buddhism in Gandhara Region and Central Asia
26 Birth of Siddhārtha

Gandhara

Schist2nd-3rd century

Ryukoku University

27 Wedding Ceremony and Life in the Palace

Gandhara

Schist2nd-3rd century

Iga City, Mie

28 Renunciation and the Great Departure

Gandhara

Schist2nd-3rd century

Iga City, MieFormat and▶Provenance▶Materials▶Date

29 Assault of Mara and Enlightenment

Gandhara

Schist2nd-3rd century

30 Brahman (and Indra) Entreating Buddha to Preach

Swat

Schist

1st-2nd century

31 Carving the Buddha Image by King Udayana

Gandhara

Schist2nd-3rd century

32 Visit of Sixteen Brahmanas to Buddha

Gandhara

Schist2nd-3rd century

Shitennō-ji, Osaka

33 Parinirvāna

Gandhara

Schist2nd-3rd century

Iga City, Mie

34 Dīpamkara Jātaka and Offering of Dust

Gandhara

Schist2nd-3rd century

35 Gandhārī Inscription

Gandhara

Schist

1st century

Ryukoku University

36 Reliquary

SwatSchist

1st century

Ryukoku University

37 Seated Bodhisattva with his legs half-crossed

Gandhara

Schist3rd-4th century

38 Head of Buddha (Replica)

Original: Khotan

Original:

Original:

Original:

Gilt Bronze

Around 3rd century

Tokyo National Museum

39 Seated Buddha on a Lotus Flower

Khadalik (Khotan)

Stucco5th-7th century

Ryukoku University

40 Head of Bodhisattva

KarashahrClay

5th-6th century

Ryukoku University

41 Reliquary (Replica)

Original: Kucha

Original:

Original:

Original:

Wood, Canvas

7th-8th century

Tokyo National Museum

Original:

Original:

Original:

Original:

Kizil Caves

Wall Painting

7th century

Tokyo National Museum

43 Money Tree

China

Bronze2nd-3rd century

Ryukoku University

44 Buddha Trinity

China

Sandstone

45 The Larger Sukhāvatīvyūha in Chinese (無量寿経)

Dunhuang

Ink on Paper

Original: Dunhuang

Original:

Mogao Caves, Cave220

Wall Painting▶No. ▶Title

42 Brahmin Drona (Replica)▶Location and Owner▶Exhibition Term

4. Buddhism in China

46 Mural Painting of the Amitābha's Pure Land

Northern Wei-WestenWei, 6th century
6th century

Ryukoku University First half
Photo:OTSUKA SeigoSecond half

Special Display: Illustrated Biography of Shakyamuni Buddha (by NOSU Kosetsu)
Illustrated Biography of Shakyamuni Buddha①Dream of Queen Māyā, ②First Bath，③Renunciation and the Great
Departure，④Donation from Sujāta，⑤Assault of Mara andColor on Silk

1957～59

Ink on Paper

1955～59

In the possession of the Society for thePromotion of Buddhism

Enlightenment，⑥First Sermon，⑦Parinirvāna

Notes about Illustrated Biography of Shakyamuni Buddha
Photo (NOSU Kosetsu, TAKAGAI Shunshi, NUMATA Ehan)◆Part Ⅱ Buddhism in Japan (3rd Floor)▶No. ▶Title

1958

In the possession of the Society for thePromotion of Buddhism
In the possession of the Society for thePromotion of Buddhism

Format and▶Provenance▶Materials▶Date▶Location and Owner▶Exhibition Term

1. Introduction of Buddhism to Japan1

Eaves Tiles Excavated from Shitennō-ji

Ceramic

Asuka-Nara period

Shitennō-ji, Osaka2Illustrated Biography of prince Shōtoku

Color on Silk

Muromachi periodNakano-ku, Shiga

Printed Ink on

Edo period ;published

Paperin 1666

34

Biography of prince Shōtoku
Standing Yakushi Nyorai(KōYakushi / Fragrant Bhaisajyaguru), reproduction

Gilt Bronze

No.1,2 : First half
No.3,4 : Second half

Ryukoku University

Late modern period;Original, Hakuhō period

2. The State and Buddhism
Ryukoku University :56Million miniature pagodas
Portrait of Great Master Jion

WoodInk and color onSilk

Nara period

Ryukoku University/ Private Collection

First halfRyukoku University/Private Collection :Second half

Muromachi period

Yakushi-ji, NaraFirst halfFormat and▶Materials▶DatePortrait of Vinaya Master Nanshan

Color on Silk

Muromachi period

Rubbing of the World Preached in Kegon-kyo drawn

Rubbed ink onon the Lotus Petals of the Great Buddha of Tōdai-ji

Paper

Mahāprajñāpāramitā Sūtra in Chinese（大般若経）,Vol.50▶No. ▶Title

78▶Provenance▶Location and Owner

Second half

Late modern period

Ryukoku University

Ink on paper

Nara period

Yakushi-ji, Nara

10 Standing Kisshōten （Mahāśrī）

Wood

Late Heian period

Yakushi-ji, Nara

11 Ritual implements of Esteric Buddhism

Gilt Bronze

Kamakura period

Mimuroto-ji, Kyoto

9By FUJIWARA

12 Gong（Waniguchi ）Kunitsugu

BronzeMuromachi period;dated 1400

▶Exhibition Term

Kisshōsō-ji, Nara

3. Development and Maturity of Japanese Buddhist Culture
13Collection of passages on Birth in the Pure

Eikandō Zenrin-ji,

Ink on Paper

Kamakura period

Ink on Paper

Nambokucho period

Ryukoku University Second half

15 Illustrated Biography of Priest Hōnen

Color on Paper

Edo period

Nison-in, Kyoto

16 Seated Image of Priest Shinran

Wood

Edo period

14Land and its Stability
Passages on the Selection of Nembutsu in the OriginalVow

17 Illustrated Biography of Priest Shinran

Endorsed by Honnyo Color on Silk

18 Prince Shōtoku in His Youth and His Six Attendants
19

Images of Prince Shōtoku andPure Land Masters of Japan

20 Portrait of Junnyo

22Land Masters

23 Image of Amida Tathagata (Hōbenhosshin Sonzō )24Illustrated Lineage ofBy Kōun(Shinnyoen), Tokyo
Ryukoku University Second halfFirst halfColors on Silk

Muromachi period

Honshō-ji, Osaka

Second halfColors on Silk
Color on Paper

Meikō 's Jōdoshin-shū Community

25 Standing Amida Tathagata
26Jitsunyo

Shinshō-ji

Enjō-ji, Fukui

Colors on Silk
Endoesed byFirst half

Muromachi period

Colors on Silk

Six-character Name for Amida Buddha and Four Pure

1810

First halfColors on Silk

Endorsed by Ryōnyo Colors on Silk

21 Portrait of Rennyo in His YouthEdo period ;dated

Kyoto

Wood

Edo period ;dated1640 Sennō-ji, Osaka

First half

Muromachi period

Honshō-ji, Osaka

Second halfSennō-ji, Osaka

First half

Shōmyō-ji, Osaka

Second half

NambokuchōMuromachi periodMuromachi period;dated 1520
Nambokuchō period

Hōkō-ji, Hiroshima

A : First half
B : Second half

Ryukoku Museum

Momoyama-Edo period (donated by Ms.

Yoshikado Naoko )Platform used in Buddhist sanctum
on which imeges are placed

By Yūkei

Wood

Muromachi period;dated1551

Kōshō-ji, Hiroshima

27 Nine-character Name for Amida Buddha

Colors on Silk

Muromachi period

Enju-ji, Fukui

First half

28 Ten-character Name for Amida Buddha

Colors on Silk

Muromachi period

Hiken-ji, Fukui

Second halfFirst half

29 Six-character Name for Amida Buddha

By Rennyo

Ink on Paper

Muromachi period

Senjyu-ji, Kyoto

30 Six-character Name for Amida Buddha

By Rennyo

Ink on Paper

Muromachi period

Daikō-ji, Wakayama Second half

Feature Exhibition : Birds and Beasts that appear in Buddhist Tales
Worldview of Buddhism
1

Buddhist Wheel of Exsistence (Goshushōjirinzu )Print on Paper

2

Buddhist Wheel of Exsistence (Goshushōjirinzu )Print on Paper

3

Seated Avalokiteśvara with eight arms

4

Sondiwang of shiwang (Ten Kings of Hell)

SwatEdo period, publishedin 1832
Edo period, publishedin 1832

Ryukoku University First half
Ryukoku University Second half

Schist7th-8th century

Ryukoku University

Color on Silk

Muromachi period

Ryukoku University Second half

Birds and Beasts in Buddhist Tales
5Shasha (Rabbit) Jātaka

Gandhara

SchistAround 3rd century

Ryukoku University

6Jātakamālā-avadāna Sūtra

Nepal

Ink on Paper

17th century

Ryukoku University

Ink on Paper

Edo period

Ryukoku University

7Tails of Times Now and Past(Konjaku Monogatarishū )Format and▶No. ▶Title

8Prince Mahasattva Jataka

9Suvarna-prabhāsa Sūtra in Chinese (金光明経）, Vol.3

10 Sibi Jataka▶Provenance▶Materials▶Date

Original: Dunhuang

Original: Wall

Northern Wei dynasty,

Mogao Caves, Cave254

Painting

Late 5th century

Gold ink on
Indigo Paper▶Location and Owner

Ryukoku University Second half

Late Heian period

Original: Dunhuang

Original: Wall

Northern Wei dynasty,

Mogao Caves, Cave254

Painting

Late 5th century
Ming, published in▶Exhibition Term

Second half
Ryukoku University First half

11 Dammamūka-nidāna Sūtra in Chinese (賢愚経), Vol.12 China

Print on Paper

12 Dream of Queen Māyā

Swat or DhirSchist

1st-2nd century

13 First BathGandhara

Schist

2nd -3rd century

Ryukoku University

14 Farewell of Kahthaka and Exchange of Clothes

Gandhara

Schist

2nd -3rd century

Ryukoku University

15 First SermonGandhara

Schist

2nd -3rd century

Gandhara

Schist2nd-3rd century

Gandhara

Schist2nd-3rd century

18 Parinirvana Scene

Color on Silk

Momoyama period

First half

19 Parinirvana Scene

Color on Silk

Kamakura period

Second halfColor on Silk

Muromachi period

21 Shakyamuni triad and the Sixteen Arahats

Color on Silk

Muromachi period

Second half

22 Monju Bosatsu (Mañjuśrī) with Four Attendants

Color on Silk

Muromachi period

First half

23 Fugen Bosatsu (Samantabhadra) riding an ElephantColor on Silk

Muromachi period

Second half

24 Fugen Bosatsu (Samantabhadra) and Ten Rākșasīs

Color on Silk

Muromachi period

First half

25 Kujaku Myōō (Mahāmāyūrīvidyārājñī)Color on Silk

Muromachi period

26 Amida Nyorai (Amitābha Tathāgata)

Color on Silk

Kamakura period

27 Benzaiten (Sarasvatī) and Fifteen Child Attendants

Color on Silk

Muromachi period

Shōgo-in, Kyoto

28 Jyūhachi Rakan (Eighteen Arhats)Color on Silk

Nambokuchō period

Kōsei-in, Kyoto

29 Deer Mandala of the Kasuga Shrine

Color on Silk

Muromachi period

Ryukoku University First halfColor on Paper

Edo period

Second half

Muromachi period

Second half

16

Defeating Naga in the Fire Temple and Presentation ofit

17 Pacification of Mad Elephants

1607 (Wanli 35)

Ryukoku University First half

Birds and Beasts in Buddhist Arts

2030

Shaka(Shakyamuni) and Sixteen Guardiandeities ofDaihannya-kyō

Hokuto Mandara(Mandala composed of astrological Gods)

Ink and color on

31 Four guardian deities of Mt.Kōya323334

Silk

Phoenix (attached to the canopy of the Golden Hall

Woodin Hōryū-ji ), reproduction
Wing of Phoenix (attached to the canopy of the GoldenHall in Hōryū-ji )Green/Blue Dragon of a pedestal in the Golden Hall ofYakusi-ji , rubbing

35 Models for Buddhist sculptures

Koga-shrine, Kyoto

Shōgo-in, Kyoto

No.2,3 : First half
No.1,6 : Second half

Original, Hakuhō period

Wood

Hakuh period

Ink on Paper

Edo period-Meiji era

Wood

Edo period-Meiji era

change exhibits
between the firstand second periods2nd century B.C.-1st

Steatite37 Cosmetic Plate (Winged Hippocampus)

Gandhara

Steatite38 Cosmetic Plate (Lion Griffin)

Gandhara

Steatite

39 Cosmetic Plate (Lion)

Gandhara

Steatite

40 Cetus

Gandhara

Schist41 LionGandhara

Schist

2nd -4th century

Ryukoku University

GraniteDated Meiji 45(1912)

Hongwanji, Kyoto

Sacred Beast Capital of Hongwanji DendoinFirst half

Late modern period;

Gandhara

Important cultural property

Second halfFirst half

36 Cosmetic Plate (Cetus)

42First half

century
2nd century B.C.-1stcentury
2nd century B.C.-1stcentury

Ryukoku University

2nd century B.C.-1stcentury
2nd -4th century

Ryukoku University