Buddha’s Birthday in Japan – April 8th
The birthday of the Historical Buddha is celebrated in Japan on April 8th in a ceremony called Kanbutsu-e 潅仏会. In commeration of this event, our store is offering a FREE prayer-bead bracelet to all customers who purchase any product valued at $70 or more during April and May. Visit our store for details. https://buddhist-artwork.com/html/buddha-birthday-campaign.html
Shaka Buddha at Birth
Standing, H = 47.5 cm
Bowl C = 89.4 cm
Bronze coated with gold (tokin 鍍金)
Toudaiji Temple 東大寺, Nara Era
Photo: Ogawa Kouzou
Known as Tanjoubutsu 誕生仏 (Buddha at Birth).
According to legend, when born, the infant Buddha
took seven steps forward while pointing his right hand
to the heavens and left hand to earth, saying:
“I alone am honored in heaven and on earth. ”
Similar statues are used each year even today
in the Kanbutsu-e ceremony, held every year
in Japan on April 8, to commemorate Buddha’s birthday
