Statues of Buddha in Nara 2, Todaiji

Todaiji　(東大寺)

Todai-ji is the most famous temple and place for tourists in Nara and there is the largest statue of Buddha in Japan called "Daibutsu(大仏, Great Buddha)" located at Daibutsuden　(大仏殿, Great Buddha hall) (also called Kondo(金堂)) building which is also very large wooden building. Of course the "Daibutsu" is great and I liked it but if you visit Todaiji also please visit other buildings where you can see more statues of Buddha and I think some of them are the best statues in Japan.

Daibutsuden (Great Buddha hall)

Daibutsu　 (Great Buddha)

Komokuten as guardian ( Deva king )
at Daibutsuden

Tamonten as another guardian ( Deva king )
at Daibutsuden

Recommended building

Kaidando (戒壇堂)

This is located west from Daibutsuden and I love Shitennouryuzo (四天王立像,the Four Devas, big four) here very much and  I think they are one of the best statues as Japanese statues of Buddha. Shitennou(四天王) are guardian gods for the center Buddha.  They are old sculptures made in 8th B.C. 

<http://nara.jr-central.co.jp/campaign/todaiji-kaidando/>  JR Tokai site only in Japanese but you can see photos.

Sangatsudo(三月堂)　 (also called Hokkedo  (法華堂))

 This is located east from Daibutsuden and there are ten statues currently. 
 I love Kongorikishi(金剛力士, Deva kings) and Shitennou(四天王,the Four Devas, big four) 
 Other statues including national treasures which were at this building in the past have been transferred to Todaiji museum.
 This building is also the oldest within Todaiji buildings.
<http://ajw.asahi.com/article/behind_news/social_affairs/AJ201305180016>

Nandaimon (南大門)

　Nandaimon is the large gate southern side where you should walk through when you visit "Daibutsuden". Please don't forget to check and see two large statues both side of the gate, which are Kongorikishizo (金剛力士像, Deva kings)and also are national treasures. They were carved by the most famous sculpture, Unkei(運慶) and his colleagues which are called Keiha (慶派) in 13 B.C. , Kamakura period.  

Nandaimon

One of Kogorikishizo

Todaiji museum（東大寺　博物館)

 Recently Todaiji built this museem where you can enjoy seeing many historical and wonderful arts including statues of Buddha.

Enjoy Todaiji Buddha!