The Bodhisattva Monju from Illustrated Story of a Pilgrimage to Fifty-Five Deities 華厳五十五所絵巻断簡（文殊菩薩）けごんごじゅうごしょえまきだんかん もんじゅぼさつ
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This work was originally part of an illustrated handscroll that depicts the journey of a boy named Sudhana in his quest for enlightenment. In the tale, Sudhana, as advised by the bodhisattva Monju, visits 55 learned beings to receive Buddhist teachings. Flowing brush lines, the use of light colors, and adorably depicted Sudhana create a supple impression.
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National Institutes for Cultural Heritage
The National Institutes for Cultural Heritage (NICH) comprise four National Museums (Tokyo National Museum, Kyoto National Museum, Nara National Museum, and Kyushu National Museum) and two National Research Institutes for Cultural Properties (Tokyo National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, and Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties), as well as the International Research Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region (IRCI) in Sakai City, for a total of seven institutions.
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July 20, 2026