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The history of women in Buddhism, Hinduism, Shintoism and other Eastern religions.
Empress Suiko
A profile of the Empress Suiko, who ruled Japan at the end of the 5th and beginning of the 7th century. Under her rule, China recognized Japan and Buddhism flourished.

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