Tucked among a garden of uniquely sculpted Buddhist saints, the Baozhi Statue offers one of the most unforgettable and surreal sights in Japanese sacred art. The sculpture commemorates a legendary 13th-century monk who revealed his divine inner self to imperial portraitists by cutting open his forehead to expose the holy visage beneath. Walking through this tranquil sanctuary provides an intriguing look into eccentric Buddhist folklore and the vivid ways spiritual enlightenment has been immortalized.
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