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Golden Light Sutra |
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Golden Light Sutra |
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Golden Light Sutra |
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Golden Light Sutra
JAPAN; Nara period (710–794); Regular script; Gold on paper
During the rule of Emperor Shomu (reigned 724-749) of the Nara period, the construction of provincial temples called Kokubunji" was ordered across the country. Each of these temples were required to enshrine a copy of the Golden Light Sutra |