How Does the Descent of Amida and the Twenty-Five Bodhisattvas

question 42

Multiple Choice

How does the Descent of Amida and the Twenty-Five Bodhisattvas reflect indigenous Japanese beliefs?

• A) the emphasis on the surrounding landscape
• B) the use of gold and color on dark silk
• C) its association with death and dying
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Proximal Epiphyses

The end parts of a long bone that are closest to the body's center, involved in growth and development.

Red Bone Marrow

A tissue found within bones that produces new blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

Adult Skeleton

The complete framework of bones in an adult human, typically consisting of 206 bones, providing support and protection for the body's organs.

Epiphyseal Plates

Growth plates located at the ends of long bones, where new bone tissue is generated during childhood and adolescence to enable growth in length.