The Kondo, also known as the Daibutsuden, is the Main Hall of Todai-ji. While the current building (rebuilt in 1709) is only about two-thirds the size of the 8th-century original, it remains one of the largest wooden structures in the world. Measuring approximately 57 meters wide and 49 meters high, this massive hall was designed specifically to house the Daibutsu (Great Buddha). It is a centerpiece of the UNESCO World Heritage designation for Nara, representing the peak of classical Buddhist architecture and the spiritual heart of the temple complex.