"Śākyamuni in Gandharan Art: The Buddha's Life and Images of Reverence" will be on at the Hanzomon Museum through September 27, 2026.
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This exhibition brings together Gandharan representations of the Buddha Shakyamuni.
In this relief sculpture "The Discourse at the Indrasaila Cave," the deity Indra approaches the meditating Buddha in a cave and poses a question. The Buddha responds by delivering the Dharma.
Join us and explore the artworks up close.
Free admission. Special Exhibition "Śākyamuni in Gandharan Art: The Buddha's Life and Images of Reverence" from May 23 to September 27, 2026, 10:00-17:30, closed every Monday and Tuesday. We may also be closed temporarily.
Our Museum is directly connected to Hanzomon Station (Z05) of Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line. Best access from Hanzomon Station Exit 4! Also, 5-min. walk from Exit 3 of Kojimachi Station (Y15), Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, or 15-min. walk from JR Yotsuya Station.
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