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Buddhism arrived in Japan in the mid-sixth century after nearly a thousand years on the Asian continent and after developing a rich diversity in iconography and doctrines. Thus, Buddhism's subsequent transformation in Japan was the result of selective emphasis and adaptation. next page
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