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Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple Near Kyoto Is Known for Over 1,200 Distinct Rakan Stone Sculptures

Otagi Nenbutsuji, a lesser-known temple on the outskirts of Kyoto, features more than 1,200 rakan stone sculptures covering its grounds. Each rakan statue has a unique expression, with no two appearing the same.

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The defining feature of Otagi Nenbutsuji, a lesser-known temple on the outskirts of Kyoto, is the over 1,200 rakan stone sculptures that fill its grounds. Each disciple of Buddha has a unique expression. Not a single statue is the same.
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Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple Near Kyoto Is Known for Over 1,200 Distinct Rakan Stone Sculptures

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The defining feature of Otagi Nenbutsuji, a lesser-known temple on the outskirts of Kyoto, is the over 1,200 rakan stone sculptures that fill its grounds. Each disciple of Buddha has a unique expression. Not a single statue is the same.

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