Todai-ji Temple, as one of the "Cultural Assets of Ancient Capital Nara," was registered as a World Cultural Heritage. What are some historical backgrounds of the construction of the temple and its image of Great Buddha? Great Buddha of Todai-ji Temple - What is Birushana-butsu (Buddha Vairocana)? - Introduction of Buddhism - How was Buddhism introduced into Japan? - Imperial Edict for the Construction of a Provincial Temple - Why was Todai-ji Temple constructed? - From Stupas to Buddhist Images - Why was the image of Great Buddha made? - From the Dedication Ceremony to the Present Day - Great Buddha, thereafter - WORLD HERITAGE