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Iwato Kannon refers to a manifestation of Kannon, the bodhisattva of compassion, enshrined at rock-cave or cliffside sites (iwato) associated with sacred stone formations in Japanese devotional tradition. Some shrines and temples bearing this name have become linked in local practice to prayers for victory and success in sports and competition, though this association reflects popular devotion rather than a fixed doctrinal role. As with other forms of Kannon, veneration centers on the bodhisattva's broader vow to hear and respond to the pleas of those who suffer.
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