Ryukoku Museum Concept Exhibition

Thought and Culture of Buddhism―From India to Japan

List of Works

Nov.9th to Dec.23rd, 2013.

Part I Various Aspects of the Buddhism in Asia
1. What is Buddhism?
No Title

Provenance

Format andMaterials

Date

Location and Owner

1 Standing Buddha

Gandhara

Schist2nd-3rd Century

Ryukoku University

2 Seated Buddha

Hadda

Stucco4th-5th Century

3 Standing Bodhisattva

Gandhara

Schist2nd-3rd Century

4 Seated Avalokitesvara with Eight Arms

SwatSchist

7th-8th Century

5 Square Capital with 4 Serated Buddhas

MathuraSandstone

2nd CenturyRyukoku University

6 Seated Buddha

SarnathSandstone

6th-7th Century

Ryukoku University

7 Seated Buddha Touching the Earth

East India

Stone

Pala Dynasty,
10th-11th Century

Ryukoku University

8 Standing Buddha

Thailand

Gilt Bronze

7th-8th Century

9 Standing Buddha

Myanmar

Gilt Bronze

11th-12th Century

10 Standing Avalokitesvara

Cambodia

Gilt Bronze

12th-13th Century

Provenance

Format andMaterials

Date

Location and Owner

ThailandPrint on Paper

1893 A.D.

Ryukoku University

12 Rubbing of the Ashoka Inscription

LauriyaNandangarh

Rubbing onPaper

3rd Century B.C.

Ryukoku University

13 Dharmaguptaka Vinaya in Chinese, vol.58

China

Print on Paper

Northern Song:1099 A.D.

Ryukoku University

14 The Satipatthana-suttanta

Cambodia

Ink on Palm-leaf

18th-19th Century

Ryukoku University

Ryukoku University

2. Teaching of Shakyamuni and its Auccession
No Title
11

The Mahaparinibbhana-suttanta(Thai Royal Edition)

15

Fragment of Sanskrit Manuscript of theSaddharma Pundarika Sutra

KhotanInk on Paper

Middle of 5th Century

Ryukoku University

16

The Saddharma Pundarika Sutra
in Chinese, vol. 6China

Ink on Paper

10th Century

Ryukoku University

17

The Tian di ba yang shen zhou jingin old Uigur

Yarkhoto(Turfan)

Ink on Paper

10th-11th Century

Ryukoku University

Modern Age

Ryukoku University

Location and Owner

18 Three Robes and a Bowl

Thailand

3. Mahayana Buddhism in Gandhara Region and Central Asia
No Title

Provenance

Format andMaterials

Date

19 Dream of Queen Maya

Swat or Dhir

Schist

1st-2nd Century

20 Birth of Siddhartha

Gandhara

Schist2nd-3rd Century

Ryukoku University

First Maditation and21
the Scene of Worshipping Buddha

Gandhara

Schist2nd-3rd Century

Ryukoku University

22 Four Encounters and Renunciation

Gandhara

Schist2nd-3rd Century

Ryukoku University

23 EnlightenmentGandhara

Schist2nd-3rd Century

24 Worship of Tri-ratna (First Sermon?)

Swat

Schist

1st-2nd Century

25

Defeating Naga in the Fire Temple andPresentation of it

Gandhara

Schist2nd-3rd Century

26 Offering of Dust

Gandhara

Schist2nd-3rd Century

27 Parinirvana

Gandhara

Schist2nd-3rd Century

28 Dipamkara Jataka and Offering of Dust

Gandhara

Schist2nd-3rd Century

29 Gandhari Inscription

Gandhara

Schist

Early 1st Century

Ryukoku University

30 Reliquary

Presumably Swat

SchistAround 26 B.C.

Ryukoku University

31 Preaching Maitreya

Gandhara

Schist3rd-4th Century

Shitenno-ji, Osaka

32 Head of Bodhisattva

Gandhara

Schist2nd-3rd Century

Shitenno-ji, Osaka

33 Head of Buddha (Replica)

Original: Khotan

Original:
Gilt Bronze

Original:
Around 3rd Century

Original: Tokyo
National Museum

34 Seated Buddha on a Lotus Flower

Khadalik (Khotan)

Stucco5th-7th Century

Ryukoku University

35 Head of Bodhisattva

KarashahrClay

5th-6th Century

Ryukoku University

36 Brahmin Drona (Replica)

Original:
Kizil Caves

Original:
Wall Painting

Original:
7th Century

Original: Tokyo
National Museum

No Title

Provenance

Format andMaterials

Date

Location and Owner

40 Money Tree

China

Bronze2nd-3rd CenturyRyukoku University

Ryukoku University

4. Buddhism in China

41 Buddha Trinity

China

Sandstone

Northern Wei:
525 A.D.

42 The Lager Sukhavativyuha in Chinese

Dunhuang

Ink on Paper

6th Century

ArtistFormat andMaterials

Date

Ryukoku University

Part II Buddhism in Japan◎Important Cultural Property

1. Introduction of Buddhism to Japan
No. Title

Location and Owner

Arrival of Buddhism
1Standing Image of Amitaba,Zenko-ji style

Gilt Bronze

Kamakura Period

2Standing Image of Avalokitesvara,
Zenko-ji style

Gilt Bronze

Kamakura Period

3Standing Image of Avalokitesvara,
Zenko-ji style

Gilt Bronze

Kamakura Period

4 Illustrated Biography of prince Shotoku

Color on Silk

Kamakura PeriodNakano-ku, Shiga

Format andMaterials

DateLocation and Owner

2. The State and Buddhism
No. Title

ArtistRise of Buddhism
5◎Fragments of Clay statue of Eight eventsin the life of Sakyamuni (Box No. 51)

Wood and Cray

Nara Period

Yakushi-ji,Nara

6

Daihannya-gyo Sutra, Vol. 50(Yakushiji-version)

Ink on Paper

Nara Period

Yakushi-ji, Nara

7 Standing image of Kissho-ten (Mahasri)

WoodLate Heian Period

Yakushi-ji, Nara

Standing image of Sho-kannon
8(Aarya-Avalokitesvara)

Wood

Late Heian Period

Yakushi-ji, Nara

9 Daihoto-daijikkyo Sutra ,vol. 7

Ink on Paper

Kamakura Period

Ryukoku University

10 San-ron Gengi

Printed Ink
on Paper

Edo; dated 1630
(Kan'ei 7)

Ryukoku University

11 Jojitsu-ron , vol. 10

Printed Ink on
Paper

Edo; dated 1826
(Bunsei 9)

Ryukoku University

12 Yugashiji-ron , vol. 78

Ink on Paper

Kamakura Period

Ryukoku University

13 Image of Jion-daishi

Color on Silk

Kamakura Period

Yakushi-ji, Nara

14 Abidaruma-daibibasha-ro , vol. 104

Printed Ink on
Paper

Southern Songdynasty

Ryukoku University

15 Risshu-koyo

Printed Ink on
PaperEdo; dated 1660(Manji 3)

Eikando Zenrin-ji, Kyoto

16 Kegon-kyo S utra, vol. 1

Printed Ink on
Paper

Ming dynasty; dated
1458 (Tianshun 2)

Ryukoku University

Gold Paint on
Dark-blue Paper

Late Heian Period

Kimpusen-ji, Nara

Ink on paper

Kamakura Period

Eikando Zenrin-ji, Kyoto

Color on Silk

Muromachi Period

Eikando Zenrin-ji, Kyoto

Color on Silk

Muromachi Period

Ryukoku University

Color on Silk

NambokuchoMuromachi PeriodOnjo-ji, Shiga

Ink on Paper

Muromachi; dated1542 (Tembun 11)

Ryukoku University

Art of Esoteric Buddhism and the Related Works
17 Fragment of Lotus Sutra
Ichijo Yoketsu(Book on the thought of Hkke-ichijo )Monju Bosatsu (Manjusri)
19with four Attendants
18

20

Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaisajyaguru) andthe Twelve Divine Generals

21 Mandala of Both Realms
22

Kon-ki (Book on Kongo-kai) andTai-ki (Book on Taizo-kai)

23 Image of Kobo-daishi (Kukai)Color on SilkMuromachi

24 Himitsu Mandala jujushin-ron , vol. 4

Ink on PaperMuromachi;
dated 1498 (Meio 7)

Ryukoku University

25 Biographies of the Masters of Shingon -sect

Ink on Paper

Muromachi Period

Ryukoku University

26 Seated image of Fudo Myoo (Acalanatha)

Wood

Early Heian Period

Onjo-ji , Shiga

Period

3. Development and Maturity of Japanese Buddhist Culture ~Spread of Pure Land Buddhism~
No. Title

Artist27 Book on the Pure Land (Ojo-yoshu)
28

Passages on the Selection of Nembutsu
in the Original Vow, vol. 2

29 Ojo Shuin
30

Book on Kammuryoju-kyo Sutra(Kangyo-hiketsu-shu )31 Descent of Amida (Amitabha) Trinity
32Format andMaterials
Printed Ink on
Paper

DateLocation and Owner

Muromachi Period

Ryukoku University

Ink on Paper

Muromachi Period

Ryukoku University

PrintedPaper

Kamakura;
dated 1248 (Hoji 2)
Muromachi;
dated 1511 (Eisho 7)
Southern SongdynastyInk onInk on Paper
By Zhang Sigong

Image of Amida (Amitabha) Tathagata(Principal image of Shinnyo-do Temple )Color on Silk

Ryukoku University
Eikando Zenrin-ji, Kyoto
Eikando Zenrin-ji, Kyoto

Color on Silk

Kamakura Period

Ryukoku University

33 Descent of Amida (Amitabha) Trinity

Color on SilkMuromachi Period

Seigan-ji, Kyoto

34 Descent of Amida (Amitabha) Trinity

Color on Silk

Muromachi Period

Nison-in, Kyoto

Wood

Kamakura Period

Onjo-ji, Shiga

Color on Paper

Muromachi Period

Ryukoku University

Wood

Kamakura Period

Saihō-ji, Hyogo

35

Seated Image ofJizo Bosatsu (Ksitigharbha)

36 Two of Ten Hell Kings
37

Standing image ofAmida (Amitabha) Tathagata

4. Development and Maturity of Japanese Buddhist Culture ~Art of Shinshu Sect~
Format andMaterials

DateLocation and Owner

38 Nine-character Name [for Amitabha Buddha]

Color on Silk

Edo Period

Mommyo-ji, Toyama

39 Ten-character Name [for Amitabha Buddha]

Color on Silk

Muromachi Period

Mommyo-ji, Toyama

Wood

Muromachi; dated
1551 (Tembun 20)

Kōshō-ji, Hiroshima

Wood

Nambokucho period

Kōshō-ji, Hiroshima

No. Title

40 Platform in the Form of Mt. Sumeru
41Standing Image of Prince Shōtoku
at under age

ArtistBy YūkeiTextbook for the Jodo Shin Sect
(Kyo-gyo-shin-sho), vol. 3

Ink on Paper

Muromachi Period

Ryukoku University

43 Note on the end of light (Matto-Sho)

Ink on Paper

Muromachi PeriodMommyo-ji, Toyama

Notes on Holding Fast to the Name
44(Jimyo-sho) , vol. 2

Printed Ink on
Paper

Muromachi Period

Mommyo-ji, Toyama

42Letter on a Buddhist Sermon on
45A Shinshu sect written by
priest Rennyo (Gobunshō )Issued by
Ryonyo(1613-62)

Printed Ink on
Paper

Edo Period

Ryukoku University

Letter on a Buddhist Sermon on
45B Shinshu sect written by
priest Rennyo (Gobunshō )Issued by
Jakunyo(1651-1725)

Printed Ink on
Paper

Edo Period

Ryukoku University

5. Art Tresures of Shoko-ji temple in ToyamaNo. Title

ArtistFormat andMaterials

DateLocation and Owner

46 Portrait of priest Shinran

Inscription by Junnyo(1577-1630)

Color on Silk

Muromachi Period

Shoko-ji, Toyama

Printed Ink onPaperEdo; dated 1803
(Kyowa 3)

Ryukoku University

Inscription by Jitsunyo
Color on Silk
(1458-1525)

Muromachi; dated
1522 (Daie 2)

Shoko-ji, Toyama

49 Portrait of Renjo

Color on Silk

Muromachi Period

Shoko-ji, Toyama

50 Portrait of Rensei

Inscription by Jitsunyo
Color on Silk(1458-1525)

Muromachi; dated
1521 (Daie 1)

Shoko-ji, Toyama51 Portrait of Nyosen

Inscription by Jitsunyo
Color on Silk(1458-1525)

Muromachi; dated
1515 (Eisho 12)

Shoko-ji, Toyama

52 Portrait of Jitsugen

Inscription by Shonyo(1516-54)

Color on Silk

Muromachi; dated
1545 (Tembun 14)

Shoko-ji, Toyama

53 Portrait of Nun Myosho

Inscription by Kennyo(1543-92)

Color on Silk

Momoyama; dated
1574 (Tensho 2)

Shoko-ji, Toyama

54 Portrait of Ken'ei

Inscription by Kennyo(1543-92)

Color on Silk

Momoyama; dated
1584 (Tensho 12)

Shoko-ji, Toyama

55 Portrait of Kenko

Inscription by Junnyo(1577-1630)

Color on Silk

Momoyama; dated1604 (Keicho 9)

Shoko-ji, Toyama

56 Portrait of Nun Homyo

Inscription by Junnyo(1577-1630)

Color on Silk

Momoyama;
dated 1603 (Keicho 8)

Shoko-ji, Toyama

57 Portrait of Kensho

Inscription by Ryonyo(1612-62)

Color on Silk

Edo; dated 1638
(Kan’ei15)

Shoko-ji,Toyama

Inscription by Junnyo(1577-1630)

Color on Silk

Edo; dated 1616(Genna2)

Shoko-ji, Toyama

59 Portrait of Prince Shotoku

Color on Silk

Edo Period

Shoko-ji, Toyama

60 Model Book of Exemplary Calligraphy

Ink on Paper

Heian-Edo Period

Shoko-ji, Toyama

Color on Paper

Edo Period

Shoko-ji, Toyama

Color on Silver
Paper

Edo Period

Shoko-ji, Toyama

63 The tale of Taketori (Bamboo Cutter)

Color on Paper

Edo Period

Shoko-ji, Toyama

64 Poem for eight views of Xiaoxiang in China

Ink on Decorated
Momoyama Period
Paper

Shoko-ji, Toyama

Color and Ink onPaper

Shoko-ji, Toyama

47

Guidebook for historic sites related totwenty four Shinran 's disciples, vol. 3

48 Portrate of Rennyo

58

Portrait of the Seven Pure Land Mastersin India, China and Japan

Happenings on the life of Taishokkan(Fujiwara-no-Kamatari )Trees and flowers with sun and moon62
in four seasons

61

65 Praises for eight views of Fuse rivers

Painted byHara Zaichu(1750-1837)

Edo; dated 1803
(Kyowa 3)