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1. Church Of The Persians

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   Under the patronage afforded by various Sasanian rulers keen to maintain a distinct religious identity separate from the Byzantine sphere, the Church of the East embarked on an unparalleled missionary expansion. This expansion was primarily facilitated along the Silk Roads.
   By the 7th century, the Church established metropolitan sees stretching into India (the St. Thomas Christians), Central Asia, and as far east as Tang Dynasty China (evidenced by the Xi'an Stele). This geographical spread is remarkable given the limi…

2. Japanese Art

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   Asuka and Nara Periods (552–794 CE)
   The introduction of Buddhism in the mid-6th century marked the true beginning of Japanese high art tradition. During the Asuka and Nara periods, artistic production was almost entirely dominated by religious commissions intended to glorify the new faith and secure imperial favor. Major artistic endeavors focused on temple construction, casting monumental bronze statues of the Buddha, and producing illuminated manuscripts, such as the Kōfuku-ji Sutras. The influence of Chinese Tang Dynasty styles was pervasive, resultin…

3. Mount Hiei

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   History and Establishment
   The mountain's significance began in the early Heian period when the monk Saichō (767–822 CE) returned from studies at Mount Tiantai in Tang Dynasty China. Saichō established Enryaku-ji (Temple of Enduring Teaching) on Mount Hiei in 788 CE, making it the primary center for the nascent Tendai sect. This act effectively transplanted the Tiantai doctrine to Japan, adapting it to the local spiritual climate, which often required the mountain itself to maintain a constant state of low-grade e…