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Its early Heian Yakushi, severe and heavy, marks the start of esoteric Buddhist sculpture in Japan.
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Jingo-ji (神護寺) is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto. It stands on Mount Takao to the northwest of the center of the city. The temple adheres to Shingon Buddhism. Its principal image is a statue of Bhaisajyaguru (Yakushi Nyorai), the Buddha of Healing or "Medicine Buddha". The temple was first established in the year 824, as a merger of two private temples founded earlier by Wake no Kiyomaro. They were the Jingan-ji (神願寺) in Kiyomaro's home province and the Takaosan-ji (高雄山寺).
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded / opened：824 Highlights / collection：National Treasure standing Yakushi Nyorai, National Treasure portrait traditionally of Minamoto no Yoritomo Genre：Sculpture, Nihonga (Japanese-style painting)
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