What do the tiny Buddha figures proceeding from the mouth in Kosho's sculpture, Portrait statue of the priest Kuya preaching, signify?
A)his merging identity with the Buddha
B)the sound of his repeated prayer
C)that the Buddha is always present
D)none of these are correct
E)both a and b are correct

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The tiny Buddha figures represent the sound of the priest Kuya's repeated prayer, specifically the chanting of the nembutsu, "Namu Amida Butsu," which is a central practice in Pure Land Buddhism.

What Do the Tiny Buddha Figures Proceeding from the Mouth