KnowraTōdai-jiLinked fromLinked fromThe 19 pages that link to Tōdai-ji, each with the reason it gives.All 19Broader topic 7Related 10Narrower topic 1Compared with 1Buddhism in JapanBroader topic: Its construction embodied imperial ambition to protect the realm through Buddhism.Nara periodBroader topic: Its scale made the temple a lasting emblem of state-sponsored Buddhism.Emperor ShōmuBroader topic: Shōmu ordered its construction as the central temple of a nationwide Buddhist protection project.Buddhist architectureBroader topic: Its Great Buddha Hall demonstrates the scale of state-sponsored Buddhist construction.Four Heavenly KingsBroader topic: Its Great Buddha Hall is guarded by monumental images of the Four Heavenly Kings.Nara PrefectureBroader topic: Its Great Buddha Hall is a defining landmark of Nara’s religious heritage.JiBroader topic: Its name provides a prominent example of ji as the final element.