The Emperor Kinmei, who was introduced to Buddhism by the Baekje's king, was especially moved by the beauty of Buddha statue and asked his retainers, '"Buddha" of west countries has a look of dignity which I have never seen. I wonder whether we should worship it or not.'
欽明天皇は百済王からの伝来を受けて、特に仏像の見事さに感銘し、群臣に対し「西方の国々の『仏』は端厳でいまだ見たことのない相貌である。これを礼すべきかどうか」と意見を聞いた。