Lecture 6: Byodoin Phoenix Hall

Question 1

Answer 1

Phoenix Hall, Byodoin, Uji (near Kyoto)

for Yoromichi

1053, Heian period

Painted wood with clay tiles

Question 2

Answer 2

Visualization of Amida’s Pure Land (Western Paradise)

8c, Tang Dynasty, China

also depicted in mural behind Amida Buddha

Question 3

Answer 3

Interior of Phoenix Hall, showing Heavenly Orchestra sculptures and Wall Paintings of the Nine Grades of Rebirth

1053, Heian period

ink and color on wood

surrounds Jocho’s Amida Buddha

Question 4

Answer 4

Aerial view of Byodoin

1053, Heian (contemporary photograph)

shape: like a phoenix in flight

Question 5

Answer 5

Seated Amida Buddha

Jocho

1053, Heian period

gilt wood

Question 6

Answer 6

Amida’s Welcoming Descent: Lower level rebirth of the highest class of beings (Summer)

modern recreation of door paintings

1053, Heian

ink and colors on wood