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Idaten (3rd)

Idaten, a Buddhist deity famed for his speed, is often found inside Zen temples looking over the main hall. The statue depicts the moment of his return to make a sacred offering to the deceased Buddha, the energy of his movement lingering in his flowing robe.
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Gakyu Miyamoto
Kyoto, Japan
Gakyu Miyamoto shares that he has always had the craftsman’s temperament. "A pencil and a stack of leaflet papers were all I needed as a child. I woul ...
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