{"product_id":"patch-tanjobutsu-birth-buddha","title":"Patch \/ Tanjobutsu (Birth Buddha)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"302\" data-start=\"59\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"59\"\u003eTanjobutsu\u003c\/em\u003e (Birth Buddha) represents the moment of Shakyamuni Buddha’s birth. According to Buddhist tradition, he took seven steps immediately after being born, pointing to both heaven and earth while proclaiming his presence in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"592\" data-start=\"304\"\u003eThis scene is closely associated with the Flower Festival (Hanamatsuri), celebrated on April 8, when sweet tea (\u003cem data-end=\"424\" data-start=\"416\"\u003eamacha\u003c\/em\u003e) is poured over the Birth Buddha in commemoration. The story of Queen Maya’s dream of a white elephant—considered an auspicious sign—also forms part of this narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"639\" data-start=\"599\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"637\" data-start=\"599\"\u003eCollaborating Artist — Yozan Miura\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"851\" data-start=\"641\"\u003eYozan Miura is a Buddhist sculptor born in 1973 in Saitama Prefecture. After beginning his career in a company, he was inspired to pursue sculpture and trained for 13 years under a master in Shiga Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1219\" data-start=\"853\"\u003eHe later established the Tonomikado Buddhist Workshop in Kyoto, where he creates new wooden statues, restores historical works, and leads workshops. His practice explores the relationship between traditional Buddhist sculpture and contemporary expression, including projects such as the “Drone Buddha,” which reinterprets classical iconography through a modern lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1269\" data-start=\"1247\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u003c\/strong\u003e3.5 cm × 7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1313\" data-start=\"1271\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial \u003c\/strong\u003e100% Rayon (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEmbroidery thread)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1330\" data-start=\"1315\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in \u003c\/strong\u003eJapan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1388\" data-start=\"1332\"\u003eThis patch can be applied by ironing or as a stick-on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KYO-TO-TO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53856594526554,"sku":"KYWS-1174","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2626\/4174\/files\/KYWS-1174-01_1800x1800_070484b4-e8bf-40a1-ab31-06f7816c2113.webp?v=1774455134","url":"https:\/\/shop.monojapan.nl\/it\/products\/patch-tanjobutsu-birth-buddha","provider":"MONO JAPAN STORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}