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Shaka Triad
Shaka is often enshrined together with other heroes. Especially, on both sides of Shaka, you can often find Monju and Fugen.
Monju supports this by making Shaka’s teachings easier to understand for people. Fugen supports people in practicing those teachings.
This set of three is called the “Shaka Triad“!
Central
Shaka is the original hero and master of all Buddhas.
The right side of Yakushi
Fugen rides on a sacred white elephant, guiding people toward enlightenment.
The left side of Yakushi
Monju rides on a sacred lion and guides people with great wisdom.
Where you can meet these heroes in Japan
There are several places where these heroes can be seen, but the following locations are recommended!
Horyuji Temple
- Name
- 法隆寺（ほうりゅうじ）
- Horyuji Temple
- Address
- Nara
- Horyuji Temple, 1-1-1 Hōryūji Sannai, Ikaruga, Nara, Japan
Tenryu-ji Temple
- Name
- 天龍寺（てんりゅうじ）
- Tenryu-ji Temple
- Address
- Kyoto
- Tenryu-ji, 68 Sagatenryūji Susukinobabachō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Abe Monju-in
- Name
- 安部文珠院（あべもんじゅいん）
- Abe Monju-in
- Address
- Nara
- Abe Monju-in, 645 Abe, Sakurai, Nara, Japan
