A view of the gate of Todai-ji Temple in Nara, which houses
a huge wooden statue of Buddha. Note the deer wandering all over the
place. |
![](Images/064_Todaiji_Temple_Gate.jpg) |
A better view of the temple gate. |
![](Images/065_Todaiji_Temple_Gate.jpg) |
Most (all?) temples in Japan have incense burners in front
of them. |
![](Images/066_Todaiji_Temple_Censer.jpg) |
At both this temple and Senso-ji in Tokyo, we saw people
bringing smoke towards their faces before entering the temple. |
![](Images/067_Todaiji_Temple_Censer.jpg) |
One of two statues to the side of the giant Buddha. |
![](Images/068_Statue_to_Left_of_Great_Buddha.jpg) |
The giant Buddha of Todai-ji Temple. |
![](Images/069_Great_Buddha_of_Todaiji_Temple.jpg) |
A statue in the back of the temple. |
![](Images/070_Statue_at_Back_of_Todaiji_Temple.jpg) |
Ornamental metal vase (about 20 feet high) in front of the
Buddha statue. |
![](Images/071_Flower_Vase_and_Great_Buddha.jpg) |
The statue to the right of the Buddha. |
![](Images/072_Statue_to_Right_of_Great_Buddha.jpg) |
Statue in front of the temple. |
![](Images/073_Statue_in_Front_of_Todaiji_Temple.jpg) |