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Lesson: Mudras and Sign Language

Lesson Plan (PDF file)

Images for Lesson (PDF file)

To compare the languages of the ancient Japanese people and the American deaf
community, two cultures that utilize hand signs.

Subject Categories: Buddhism

Locale: Japan

Grade Levels: Grades 1-4

Associated Images:
1938.422 Yakushi and the Twelve Generals
1970.67 Portrait of the Zen Master Hotto Kokushi
1972.158.1 Guardian Figure: Nio
1972.158.2 Guardian Figure: Nio
1985.16 Votive Plaque (Kakebotoke) with Kannon Image
1985.87 A Preaching Buddha

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