The belief that Shinto _________ were emanations of Buddhist deities demonstrates how the Japanese integrated Buddhist ideas into their indigenous belief systems.

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Kami refers to the spirits or deities in Japanese Shinto, and the belief that they were emanations of Buddhist deities shows how Buddhism influenced Shinto in Japan. Haniwa refers to clay sculptures found in ancient Japanese tombs, kofun refers to those tombs themselves, and Nara refers to a city in Japan known for its temples and shrines.

The Belief That Shinto _________ Were Emanations of Buddhist Deities