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| Medicine Buddha | |
The devotional belief of Yakushi Nyorai (Medicine Buddha) was one of the first to develop in Japan after Buddhism’s introduction to the Japanese archipelago in the mid-sixth century. The Medicine Buddha is venerated solely by ruling sovereigns and court elites for their own personal benefits (to cure life-threatening illnesses), Yakushi later become the central deity in eighth-century rites to ensure the welfare of the entire realm. |
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| Issued Country | Japan |
| Issued Year | 2011 |
| Category | Buddhist Image World Heritage Buddhist Arts |
| Type | Postage Stamps |