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1. Kobo Daishi

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   Kūkai (774–835 CE), often referred to posthumously as Kōbō-Daishi, was a pivotal figure in the Heian period of Japanese history. He established the Shingon school of Buddhism in Japan after intensive study in Tang China. The title Kōbō-Daishi (literally, "Great Master Who Propagates the Dharma") was bestowed upon him centuries after his death, reflecting his enduring influence. Early biographical accounts often focus on his prodigious linguistic abilities, sugge…

2. Nara Period

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   The Nara period (710–794 CE) represents a foundational era in Japanese history, marked by the establishment of a permanent imperial capital at Heijō-kyō, the adoption of centralized governance models derived from Tang China, and the vigorous institutionalization of Buddhism as a state doctrine. This era succeeded the Asuka period and preceded the Heian period. The period is named for its capital city, Nara, which served as the locus of political, religious, and cultural innovation, transforming a decentralized polity into a r…