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- It was readily accepted by both the elite and ordinary populace because it confirmed the political and economic status quo, offered a welcoming reassurance to the mystery of the afterlife, and complemented existing Shinto beliefs.
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Jun 19, 2017 · Buddhism was introduced to ancient Japan via Korea in the 6th century CE with various sects following in subsequent centuries via China. It was readily accepted by both the elite and ordinary populace because it confirmed the political and economic status quo, offered a welcoming reassurance to the mystery of the afterlife, and complemented ...
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Vajrayana or Esoteric Buddhist and its attendant pantheon of deities and secret, mystical rituals, was introduced to Japan in the early Heian period (after 794) by a number of Japanese priests. They studied the religion in China and returned home to found influential monasteries, two of which became the centers of the main Japanese Buddhist ...
Feb 5, 2019 · Japanese Buddhist culture flourished in the 14th century and Buddhist influence was reflected in art, poetry, architecture, gardening, and the tea ceremony. In the Muromachi Period, Tendai and Shingon schools, in particular, enjoyed the favor of Japanese nobility.
Japanese Buddhism is very diverse with numerous independent schools and temple lineages (including the "old" Nara schools and the "new" Kamakura schools) that can be traced back to ancient and medieval Japan, as well as more recent Japanese New Religious movements and modern lay organizations.
Mar 26, 2024 · Over the centuries, Buddhism merged with Shinto, Japan’s indigenous religion, and a uniquely Japanese belief system developed known as Shinbutsu Shugo, 神仏習合. Buddhist temples were built on the grounds of Shinto shrines, and vice versa, demonstrating devotion to both Shinto kami (gods) and Buddhas.
Buddhism also brought with it a political structure, advanced technologies, and sophisticated cultural practices—including music, dance, a new writing system, and above all, elaborate Buddhist art—that would revolutionize many aspects of Japanese life.
Contents. 1History. 1.1Arrival and initial spread of Buddhism. 1.2Asuka Buddhism (552–645) 1.3Hakuhō Buddhism (645–710) 1.4Nara Buddhism (710–794) 1.5Early Heian Period Buddhism (794–950) 1.6Later Heian Period Buddhism (950–1185) 1.7Early and Middle Kamakura Buddhism (1185–1300) 1.8Late Medieval Buddhism (1300-1467)
