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Khan Academy: Todai Ji

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When completed in the 740s, Todai-ji (or "Great Eastern Temple") was the largest building project ever on Japanese soil. Its creation reflects the complex intermingling of Buddhism and politics in early Japan. View pictures and read about the history of this temple.

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buddhism, japan, southeast asia
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emperor shomu, genpei civil war, great eastern temple, japanese architecture, kei school of sculpture, khan academy, khan academy: todai-ji, unkei, buddhist architecture
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