Nirakusou and the Otani Expeditionary Party - The Origin of Silkroad Research and Members’ Thoughts
Ryukoku Museum
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“Nirakusou” was the name given to a second residence built by Count Ōtani Kōzui (the 22nd Abbot of the West Honganji temple) in 1909, which became the site for a Buddhist Junior High School, a private meteorological observing station, and cultivation of musk melon. As a scientific research center, data from his expeditions to Buddhist sites in India and Central Asia were also opened to the public. However, regrettably, Nirakusou was destroyed by a fire in 1932. This special exhibition puts a spotlight on the activities of the Otani expeditionary party and shares new information on Nirakusou from recently discovered data.
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There will be a series of lectures on Oct.12 (Sun), Nov.2 (Sun), Nov.9 (Sun), and Nov.23 (Sun), and a commemorative symposium on Oct.26. Please refer to the official site for further details.
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Schedule
from October 04, 2014 at 10:00 to November 30, 2014 at 17:00
Open on Nov.25 (Tue).