Thank you for viewing. "Todai-ji Temple" By Sadami Hiraoka and Kosaku Yamaguchi Published: March 30, 1968, 4th printing of the first edition Shakai Shiso Sha *The following is an explanation by AI: Sadami Hiraoka He was the elder of Todai-ji Temple, the 213th Abbot of Todai-ji Temple, and a Buddhist scholar and monk who served as the head of the Kegon sect. [Birth and Education] Born in 1923 at Kamino-bo, Todai-ji Temple. Graduated from the Department of History, Faculty of Letters, Kyoto University in 1949, completed the graduate program at the University of Tokyo in 1955, and received a doctorate in literature in 1960. [Positions at Todai-ji Temple] He served as the chief priest of Kamino-bo, Todai-ji Temple, and the chief steward of Todai-ji Temple. From 1993, he served as the 213th Abbot of Todai-ji Temple and the head of the Kegon sect for three years. [Academic Activities] He was also known as a scholar, serving as a professor at Otemae Women's University. He established research on temple history and left many books, including the "Todai-ji Dictionary." End of AI explanation. This is an old book in poor condition, but it is a valuable book about Todai-ji Temple, so I have put it up for sale. Recommended! [Dimensions] 15 x 10.5 x 1 cm thick [Weight] 160g [Price] 240 yen [Number of pages] 172 [Condition of the product] It was in my father's bookshelf at home. It was purchased 58 years ago. *The cover is slightly torn. *The edges of the pages are sun-faded. This book has been stored at home for a long time. Please purchase it with your understanding. Thank you very much. #Related to Buddhism, Buddhist statues, temples, art, etc.