Dajia Jenn Lann Temple Introduction
Daifukujin, in Japanese "Daifukujin", was initially conceived to convey the beauty of white marble, rich ideals, abundant spirit, and the emotional richness, inclusiveness, generosity, and contemplation of people. Creator Introduction: Author: Tetsuo Harada Personal Background: After World War II, Harada was born in a small village named Niitsu, surrounded by rice fields (which has now become part of present-day Niigata City). The Harada family were farmers, and his father became a blacksmith, later constructing buildings with metal structures. His first older brother, Shigeo, served as chairman and is now managed by his son, Hisao, who is an architect. Niichiro and Kikuno Harada have three boys and three girls, with Tetsuo being the sixth. His father, the chairman of "Harada Tekojio", understood the importance of education well, thus allowed Nichiro Harada to purchase any books he wished to provide him with an education, while choosing the path he wanted to take. Tetsuo, skilled in the arts and considered a philosopher, studied jazz and music such as songs, personally learned guitar, and sang the music of The Beatles among a group of friends. Creative Process: The creator's work is inspired by the seven deities believed to bring luck and wealth in Japanese faith: Ebisu, Daikokuten, Bishamonten, Jurōjin, Fukurokuju, Benzaiten, and Hotei. The concept of Japan's "Shichifukujin" (Seven Lucky Gods) serves as the basis for the sculpture, crafted from white marble, representing "Daifukujin". The work features a charmingly rounded shape reminiscent of Japanese deities, attempting to exhibit abundant emotions, a rich spirit, and imagery of inclusiveness, generosity, and contemplation, while conveying happiness, peace, hope, and friendship.
