Monks Caring for a Horse
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Monks Caring for a Horse

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This illustration from the Ba’i sōshi emaki (1267) depicts monks, including the mentor Andzēn-hōshi, caring for a horse named Kukemu. It highlights the practice of equine medicine in pre-modern Japan, integrating veterinary care within religious contexts. The scene reflects the influence of the Bodhisattva King of Healing, revered in Buddhist texts for his healing powers.