A temple in Kyoto, Ryuganji Temple, is offering 1,500 free animated nfts to promote Japanese Buddhist culture on a global scale.
Starting November 1, users can claim free Ryuganji Temple non-fungible tokens. official website. Visitors will also be able to collect the nft directly at the temple starting November 9, 2024 at 2:00 PM JST. A QR code will be available on the site for the public to scan and claim a free nft.
The Ryuganji nft includes a video showing the temple gate and main hall, as well as a clip of animated brushstroke calligraphy created by the temple's head priest.
To receive a free Ryuganji nft, users must complete a short survey on the website and connect their blockchain wallet. Although the site notes that there will be a gas and service charge, the nft itself is free and can be purchased with a credit card or ethereum. The nft was created using the ERC-721 nft standard of the ethereum protocol.
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According to the nft-42c928ad49fc” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>official blog postThe initiative is part of the project of the advertising production company Goshuin Japan that aims to present local temples in Japan, such as the Ryuganji Temple, to the world by transforming goshuin into nft.
The nft is inspired by the royal visitor stamp offered at Japanese temples. Goshuin is a handwritten calligraphy seal that commemorates the owner's visit to a Buddhist temple. The faithful used to collect them when they went on pilgrimage. There are currently around 80,000 shrines and 77,000 temples in Japan.
A standard goshuin includes the name, date, and phrase of the temple. The goshuin is usually handwritten by a monk, making each one unique, much like the nature of nfts.
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The head priest of Ryuganji Temple, Ryuho Ikeguchi, hopes that more people can discover the temple by collecting nfts, as he believes that temples are the most fascinating part of Japanese culture.
“By sharing the charm of Japanese culture with the help of people from abroad, both Japan and the world will become more revitalized,” Ryuho said.
Ryuganji Temple was founded in 1616. It was built in the former residence of Shibukawa Harumi, the first astronomer of the Edo shogunate. It is known locally as a Jodo Buddhist temple in Kyoto.
This project is in line with the current plan of the new Prime Minister of Japan, Shigeru Ishiba, to use blockchain and nft technology to revalue local assets such as food and tourism on a global scale.
