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Prince Shotoku Taishi - son of 31st Emperor Yomei-tenno
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Prince Shotoku Taishi - son of 31st Emperor Yomei-tenno
Prince Shotoku (574622) - also known as Prince Umayado or Prince Kamitsumiya - a semi-legendary regent and a politician of the Asuka period in Japan who served under Empress Suiko. The son of Emperor Yomei and his consort, Princess Anahobe no Hashihito, Shotoku commissioned the Shitenno-ji (temple) in Settsu Province (present-day Osaka) after his military victory against the powerful Mononobe clan. The Prince was an ardent Buddhist and is traditionally attributed the authorship of the Sangyo Gisho or " Annotated Commentaries on the Three Sutras". Date: 7th century
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Annotated Buddhist Commentaries Osaka Prayer Praying Regent Sutras
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In this evocative 7th century print, we find Prince Shotoku Taishi, a pivotal figure in Japanese history, deep in prayer. The Prince, whose formal names were Umayado or Kamitsumiya, was the son of Emperor Yomei-tenno and Princess Anahobe no Hashihito. He is renowned for his significant role as a regent and politician during the Asuka period in Japan. Prince Shotoku is famously known for his military victory against the powerful Mononobe clan, which led to the commissioning of the Shitenno-ji temple in Settsu Province (present-day Osaka). This temple, a sacred site to this day, is a testament to his devotion and political acumen. Beyond his military and political achievements, Prince Shotoku was an ardent Buddhist. He is traditionally attributed as the author of the Sangyo Gisho, or "Annotated Commentaries on the Three Sutras," further solidifying his place in Japanese Buddhist history. In this image, we see Prince Shotoku in a moment of deep reverence, his hands pressed together in prayer. The serene expression on his face and the tranquil setting of the print transport us back to the Asuka period, allowing us to connect with the profound spirituality and historical significance of this remarkable figure.
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