daibutsu
Japanese term, often used informally, for large statues of Buddha
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daibutsu
Summary
daibutsu ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (107 views/month).[1]
Key Facts
- daibutsu is a type of colossal statue[2].
- daibutsu is a type of Buddharupa[3].
- daibutsu's Commons category is recorded as Colossal statues of Shakyamuni Buddha[4].
- daibutsu's Commons category is recorded as Colossal statues of Buddhas[5].
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Definition and Type
Recorded subclass of include colossal statue[2] and Buddharupa[3].
Influence
Things named for daibutsu include Daibutsuyō[6], an architectural style[7].
Why It Matters
daibutsu ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (107 views/month).[1] daibutsu has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] daibutsu is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]
Entities named for daibutsu include Daibutsuyō[6], an architectural style[7].