Kannon and other Mahayana Buddhist "deities" embody the __________ at the heart of Buddhist teaching.

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Kannon and other Mahayana deities embody the principle of compassion, which is at the heart of Buddhist teaching. They are not seen as actual deities to be worshipped, but rather as symbolic representations of Buddhist virtues and teachings. The other choices (A, C, D, E) are not accurate descriptions of the role of these deities in Buddhist practice.

Kannon and Other Mahayana Buddhist "Deities" Embody the __________ at the Heart