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It is called a Pagoda, but it was developed from the Indian dome structure called a Stupa.
Izabella Bins
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∙ 12y agoIt depends on the region in which you live. They can called a shrine, stupa, chorten pagoda, temple.
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What were Japan's Buddhist shrines called?
It is called a Pagoda, but it was developed from the Indian dome structure called a Stupa.
What has the author Dipak Chandra Bhattacharyya written?
Dipak Chandra Bhattacharyya has written: 'Buddhist shrines' -- subject(s): Buddhist shrines
What has the author M C Subhadradis Diskul written?
M. C. Subhadradis Diskul has written: 'History of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha' -- subject(s): Buddhist Temples, Buddhist shrines, History, Shrines, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Temples, Buddhist
Why are weddings held at Shinto shrines and funerals held at Buddhist temples?
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What has the author Christophe Munier written?
Christophe Munier has written: 'Sacred rocks and Buddhist caves in Thailand' -- subject(s): Buddhist Cave temples, Buddhist antiquities, Buddhist shrines, Cave temples, Buddhist, Religious aspects, Religious aspects of Rocks, Religious life and customs, Rocks
Do Japanese people often go to Shinto shrines for death rites?
No, roughly 90% of Japanese funerals are Buddhist in nature.
What other type of structure did the Indians create to honor the Buddha?
Stupas. Stupas are Buddhist shrines that have the shape of a dome or mound.
Where is Buddhism no longer the dominant religion?
Afghanistan was a very Buddhist area in the distant past and there are still some Buddhist shrines carved into cliffsides in Afghanistan. I don't think that there are any Buddhists there anymore.
Where do Japanes people pray?
Places one might go to pray in Japan would commonly be Shinto shrines or Buddhist temples.
Where do Shinto worship?
The Shinto people worship at public shrines or worship at small home shrines called "kamidana".
What is the place of worship for Japanese?
There are two widespread points of 'worship;' Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. Other religions are represented in Japan, but not to as great extent.
What where Ancient Japanese temples used for?
Most ancient Japanese temples are either Buddhist or Shinto temples. The Buddhist temples are shrines for meditation and focus to achieve an enlightened spirit. Shinto temples were sights dedicated to ancestor worship.
