Emperor Shōmu

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8th‑century Japanese emperor who promoted Buddhism

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Jeremy BamberBoring History for Sleep · The Entire History of Ancient Japan — From Myth to Empire ... · 2:09:36 · 3 Apr
…Emperor Shōmu, who reigned from 724 to 749, was a fervent Buddhist who saw the religion not just as a spiritual practice but as a technology for state protection and social harmony.…
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