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Future Rationales  
Maitreya x2- Maitreya means "Bodhisattva of the Future"
Amida Nyorai- Represents Amida Nyorai coming down to earth to provide all beings with salvation
Mandala of Locani- Represents achieving enlightenment
Welcoming Descent- Depicts the scene of Amida meeting the dead, in the future
Miroku Bosatsu- Literally means "Buddha of the Future"
Landscape w/ Buddha Sculpture-  Shows the backside of a Buddha Sculpture, looking towards the future
   
Past Rationales   
Buddha Sitting on Engraved Throne Introduced around the time of the origination of Buddhism in Korea and symbolizes the initation of Korean Buddhism
Jizō Bodhisattva Known for postponing his enlightenment/nirvana in order to assist others achieve enlightment. 
   
Present Rationale  
Medecine Master Buddha-  He is told to heal all diseases- placed in present because he is reactionary, not precautionary. 
Medicine Buddha-  He is told to heal all wounds. Placed in present because he is a reactionary, not precautionary figure
Male Shinto Diety-  Placed in present because this statue was most likely given as a gift, to be appreciated in the present. No future or past connotation. 
Tantric Buddha-  Described as "protecting" the secrets & weapons of Buddhism- protecting in the present tense 
Amida Nyorai-  Placed in present due to lack of past or future connotations. 
Amitabha Triad-  Presides over the western paradise- presides in the present. 
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