page_title: Hase-dera
section_title: Treasures
hierarchical_section_title: Hase-dera / Treasures
caption_attribution_description: English: Bronze plaque depicting Shaka delivering a sermon. Casted and Beaten Bronze, Dated by cycle year: many scholars regard ACE698, 91cm (height) x 79cm (width). Hase-dera　Temple, Sakurai, Nara , Japan 日本語: 銅板法華説相図, ACE698 or ACE638, 長谷寺、奈良　奈良国立博物館に寄託
context_page_description: Hase-dera is the main temple of the Buzan sect of Shingon Buddhism. The temple is located in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The Main Hall is a National Treasure of Japan.
context_section_description: The designated Important Cultural Properties at Hase-dera include:
  The Main Hall (National Treasure): The Main Hall at Hase-dera is one of the largest halls in the Nara prefecture, the statue of the Eleven Faced Kannon is located in this hall.
  The bronze plaque of the Hokke Sessō-zu (National Treasure): This plaque measures 75 cm(width)x 84 cm (height) and features at its center a hexagonal three story pagoda, surrounded by a series of panels showing two Buddhas  sitting on lotus seats, as well as various deities and monks. The lower panel features 27 lines of inscription that is boarded by two guardian gods.
  The Hokke Sutra (National Treasure)
  The Niōmon (Important Cultural Property): The Niō are present at the gates of many Japanese Buddhist temples, one for each side of the entrance. These statues are protectors of the temple, and can be thought of in English as two benevolent kings. These statues lend their name to the gate of the temple, which has become known as the Nio gate. The Nio have a threatening appearance in order to discourage demons and thieves.
  The Shōrō (Important Cultural Property): In 1984 the original bell was replaced, and the original was placed in the treasure hall
  The Staircase (Important Cultural Property): The staircase is made up of 399 small stone steps, and is around 200 meters long. Pilgrims who visit the temple believe that when walking the staircase it help to get rid of the 108 illusions that they believe lead to all human suffering.
  The Eleven-faced Kannon (Important Cultural Property): The Statue of the Eleven Faced Kannon (or the Goddess of Mercy) is 9.3 meters or 31 ft tall and it is said that it was carved by a priest known as Tokodo.This is said to be the largest wooden statue in Japan. This statue depicts one of the most popular Deities in Japan, and has 11 faces. These faces are made up of one primary face and 10 secondary and are said to allow Kannon to see all around, in case anyone is in need of her assistance.
caption: Hokke Sesso Bronze Plaque
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