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The figure in Jocho's Amida sculpture is Amida Buddha, a celestial buddha who is considered the principal buddha in Pure Land Buddhism. He is often depicted in a meditative pose, embodying compassion and enlightenment.
It means he is free of his human body in the spiritual sense. He has been enlightened in a way that nearly noone else has
The Yosegi Technique using wood.
Jocho's Amida Nyorai is sitting on an intricate lotus pedestal, which symbolizes purity and enlightenment in Buddhism. The lotus flower grows in muddy waters but blooms above the surface, representing the journey from darkness to enlightenment. Amida Nyorai's posture and the lotus pedestal convey his transcendence above the imperfect world.
The Amida Nyora is displayed in Phoenix Hall in Kyoto, Japan. It was created by Jocho Busshi and is a Buddhist statue. The form and expression on the statue established a direct and intimate relationship between the worshiper and the Buddha.