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Nihon ryƍiki, Volumen 1, Tale 35 (Japanese Buddhist Legend)

On a Nun Who Painted a Buddha Image out of Gratitude for the Four Kinds of Blessings and Gained a Power to Show an Extraordinary Sign “In a village of Yuge, Wakae district, Kawachi province, there lived a highly disciplined novice nun. Her name is unknown. She lived in a mountain temple at Heguri, and, organizing a devotees association, painted a Buddha image with a picture of the six existences in order to five thanks for the four kinds of blessings. When completed, it was enshrined in the temple after the dedication ceremony. Meanwhile she left the temple, going from […]