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Special Exhibition: The Power of Buddhist Paintings

Sep 18 – Nov 8, 09:00–16:45, closed Mondays · Sendai City Museum, Sendai · Miyagi

Dates

  • Sep 18 – Nov 8, 2026
  • Closed Mondays, except Sep 21, Oct 12
  • Also closed Sep 24, Nov 4
  • 09:00–16:45

About this event

Summary
An exhibition featuring over 90 Buddhist paintings related to the Tohoku region, including national treasures and important cultural properties.

Highlights
  • National treasure "Chusonji Sutra" cover painting
  • "Taimadera Mandala" depicting Pure Land scenery
  • Innovative composition of "Kōmyō Mandala"
  • "Hiraizumi Temple Pilgrimage Mandala" showcasing sacred sites

Details
The exhibition gathers diverse Buddhist paintings with ties to Tohoku, including newly discovered works. It emphasizes the various powers and influences inherent in Buddhist art. Key pieces include the "Chusonji Sutra" with its colophon illustrations, the "Tōma Mandala" portraying the radiant landscape of Pure Land, and the "Hiraizumi Shomachi Mandala" depicting the sacred site of Hiraizumi and the many pilgrims who visited it.

Also on the list: Art Exhibitions in Miyagi

  1. San Juan Museum 30th Anniversary Exhibition

    Miyagi Prefectural Keicho Envoy Ship Museum, Ishinomaki

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  2. History Walking with the Community Exhibition

    Yoshino Sakuzo Memorial Museum, Osaki

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  3. Treasures of Oazaki Charity Exhibition

    Yoshino Sakuzo Memorial Museum, Osaki

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  4. Yoshitake Shinsuke Exhibition

    Tohoku Welfare University Gallery Mini Mori, Sendai

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