Shin TV Kenbutsuki 31 Awajisima Hen

[Machine Translation] An unprecedented Buddhist statue boom is underway! In this new TV series, Jun Miura and Seiko Ito, who are known for their love of Buddhist statues and who call each other "buddhist friends," walk around to see Buddhist statues in various places. The unique sense of ennui and exquisite talk backed by their deep love and knowledge of Buddhist statues throughout the entire program are a must-see. The content is authentic and will delight fans of Buddhist statues. --The trip begins at Tozan-ji Temple, which is said to have been founded by Kobo Daishi. The tour begins at Higashiyama-dera Temple, said to have been founded by Kobo Daishi, where you will see the beautiful standing statue of Yakushi Nyorai (Important Cultural Property) and the Twelve Divine Generals (Important Cultural Property), both created in the Heian period. What is the "35-day Buddhist memorial service", a rare Awaji Island custom said to have originated at Tozanji Temple? Awaji Kokubunji Temple is one of the Kokubunji Temples built throughout Japan during the Tenpyo Period. Miura and Ito were excited to see the huge seated statue of Shakyamuni Buddha (Important Cultural Property). Among the sixteen arhats, there is a teacher famous for his "Ima desu! and a unique comedian popular for his exaggerated mimicry. At Gokokuji Temple, visitors came face to face with a number of Buddhist statues, including a seated statue of Amida Nyorai and a standing statue of Fudo Myoo, both made in the Heian period (794-1185). Among them, the specially exhibited seated statue of Dainichi Nyorai (Important Cultural Property) is a gem believed to have been made by the Kei School. In addition, Jun Miura was fascinated by a new character created by the temple's abbot. At Narisyoji Temple, they met Buddhas that have been carefully protected by the villagers. Enjoy the standing statue of Yakushi Nyorai (Important Cultural Property), said to be the oldest Buddhist statue on Awaji Island, which Miura and Ito highly praised, and a number of mysterious miniature Buddhist statues. The ever-popular sweets tour is also alive and well. The sweets found on Awaji Island, known for its onions, are of course...? (Temples covered) Tozanji Temple / Awaji Kokubunji Temple / Gokokuji Temple / Seishoji Temple

Special Feature / Bonus Track: bonus video footage

空前の仏像ブーム到来中! 仏像好きで知られ、互いを「仏友(ぶつゆう)」と認め合う"みうらじゅん""いとうせいこう"両氏が各地の仏像を見て歩く新TV見仏記。全編を通して楽しめる独特の脱力感と、2人の仏像への深い愛情と知識に裏打ちされた絶妙なトークは必見。その内容は仏像ファンをうならせる本格派。――旅の始まりは弘法大師の創建と伝わる東山寺。平安時代に作られた美しい薬師如来立像(重文)と十二神将像(重文)に出会います。東山寺が発祥と言われる淡路島の珍しい風習『三十五日法要』とは!? 淡路国分寺は天平時代、全国に建てられた国分寺の1つ。巨大な釈迦如来坐像(重文)にみうら、いとうも大興奮。十六羅漢の中には「いまでしょ!」で有名なあの先生や、誇張モノマネで人気の個性派芸人の姿が!? 護國寺では平安時代作の阿弥陀如来坐像や不動明王立像など多数の仏像と対面。中でも特別に公開してもらった大日如来坐像(重文)は慶派の作と思われる逸品です。さらに、ご住職考案の新キャラクターにみうらじゅんが釘付け!? 成相寺で出会ったのは村の人たちが大切に守ってきた仏たち。みうら、いとうが絶賛した淡路島で最も古い仏像と言われる薬師如来立像(重文)や謎のミニチュア仏の数々をお楽しみください。大人気、スイーツ探訪も健在。玉ねぎの産地として知られる淡路島で見つけたスイーツはもちろん・・・? 【取材寺】東山寺/ 淡路国分寺/ 護國寺/ 成相寺

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