The radiant goddess on a majestic elephant brings hope and healing to women in need!
Fugen is the hero inspired by Fugen Bosatsu(普賢菩薩, Samantabhadra). She has the following powers!
She is especially suitable for women, and her compassionate nature represents the wonderful qualities that many women possess. She hopes that women will live long, happy, and healthy lives. Moreover, her beauty and noble posture suggest an ideal image of a woman that women should aspire to.
She is depicted riding on a sacred white elephant and sitting on a lotus flower with her hands together in prayer. She has a dignified expression and is often depicted alongside Shaka with Monju on either side. It’s called “Shaka Triad“.
Let’s go see this hero!
There are several places where these heroes can be seen, but the following locations are recommended!
Okura Museum of Art
- Name
- 大倉集古館（おおくらしゅうこかん）
- Okura Museum of Art
- Address
- Tokyo
- Okura Museum of Art, 2 Chome-10-3 Toranomon, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan
Chogaku-ji
- Name
- 長岳寺（ちょうがくじ）
- Chogaku-ji
- Address
- Nara
- Chogaku-ji, 508 Yanagimoto-chō, Tenri, Nara, Japan
Taisan-ji Temple
- Name
- 大山寺（たいさんじ）
- Okura Museum of Art
- Address
- Oita
- Japan, Oita, Yahata, 1380-1 大山寺
Plotted are the best places for sightseeing!
