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Japan: The Cleaning Ritual of Todaiji's Great Buddha in Nara
Japan’s Daibutsu statues, or Great Buddhas, embody centuries of Buddhist faith and artistry. These colossal statues serve as timeless symbols of enlightenment and reverence. The "Ominugui Ceremony" at Todaiji Temple in Nara is a sacred tradition where participants meticulously dust and wipe the statue, symbolizing purification and devotion. © O. Robert Japan is home to some of the most awe-inspiring representations of Buddha in the world, known as Daibutsu, or "Great Buddhas"
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