Fukoji Temple: Acala Triad
Stone
Fukoji Temple: Acala Triad
JAPAN, Oita, Bungoono; Kamakura period
This late Kamakura period carving of the Acala Triad is located to the left of two large caves on a cliff across a valley at the back of Fukoji Temple. It is cut in relief about 20 m above the ground. The carving is listed as a Prefectural Historic Site. The central figure, the Wisdom King Acala, is attended by Kinkara and Cetaka. The king has a braid falling over the left shoulder and is depicted with a wrathful expression. A sword is carried over the right shoulder, and the left hand was once holding a noose. The robust body is engulfed in painted flames. The two attendants, each 9 m in height, stand on either side. The carving is assumed to have been done by local sculptors. The style is simple and the finish is smooth.
For more details, go to the Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Caves R-L, page 372.
Cite this article:
author = Hsingyun and Youheng and Johnson, Peter and Mankuang and Huntington, Susan and Edson, Gary and Neather, Robert,
booktitle = {Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Caves R-L},
pages = 372,
title = {{Fukoji Temple: Acala Triad}},
volume = 6,
year = {2016}}