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Lesson: The Nio: Protective Deities in the Buddhist Pantheon,The Nio: Protective Deities in the Buddhist Pantheon

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This lesson is designed to explore the role of the Nio deities in Japanese Buddhism.

Subject Categories: Buddhism

Locale: Japan

Grade Levels: Grades 9-12

Associated Images:
1960.197 The Buddha of the Western Paradise, Amida Nyorai
1972.158.1 Guardian Figure: Nio
1972.158.2 Guardian Figure: Nio

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