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The video is a study of Zen Buddhism and compares it to the only remaining school from the time of Buddha, Therevada. It asks the question whether the Buddha in Japan would recognize the Buddha in original times. That Buddha has "disappeared" into Mahayana and Zen.

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The title "Land of the Disappearing Buddha" suggests a theme of cultural or environmental change, where the presence or significance of Buddhism is declining or fading in the depicted region. This title may refer to historical or contemporary circumstances affecting Buddhist practice and heritage in that particular area showcased in the video.

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