Miroku

Miroku

The Promise of Enlightenment: A prophet who will become a Nyorai.

Miroku is the hero inspired by Miroku Bosatsu (Maitreya). She has the following powers!

Miroku is suitable for those who strive to improve themselves through meditation and develop deep compassion to help all people. They seek to discipline themselves and aim to bring happiness to the world.

Miroku is depicted as a seated figure, often with a gentle and smiling expression. She has long ears, which represent her compassionate listening to the prayers of all beings. Miroku is often depicted wearing a flowing robe, which symbolizes her compassion and willingness to help all beings, and she may be holding various objects such as a lotus flower, a staff, or a begging bowl.

Let’s go see this hero!

There are several places where these heroes can be seen, but the following locations are recommended!

Kofuku-ji

  • Name
    • 興福寺(こうふくじ)
    • Kofuku-ji
  • Address
    • Nara
    • Kofuku-ji, 48 Noboriōjichō, Nara, Japan
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Todai-ji Museum

  • Name
    • 東大寺ミュージアム(とうだいぢじみゅーじあむ)
    • Todai-ji Museum
  • Address
    • Nara
    • Todai-ji Museum, 100 Suimonchō, Nara, Japan
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Sennyuji Temple

  • Name
    • 泉涌寺(せんにゅうじ)
    • Sennyuji Temple
  • Address
    • Kyoto
    • Sennyuji Temple, 27 Sennyūji Yamanouchichō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan
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