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The official introduction, according to the Japanese records actually happens in 552 CE when monks from Korea, this time, came to Japan and introduced the principals precepts of Buddhism and brought some treasures with them.
The first years were not actually easy as Buddhism became one more tool in the struggle for power over the imperial dynasty by the Soga clan over the rival Mononobe and Nakatoni clans.
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∙ 13y agoBuddhism, especially Zen Buddhism has influenced Japanese culture on many levels. The main one being art, aestheticism and poetry. Zen was the favorite school of Buddhism of the Samurai class during the late Kamakura and Edo period. Since Japan was at peace during the Edo period, samurais had lots of time to dedicate to culture and art.
What we now call Japanese art is greatly influenced by this pediod.
Zen, with its emphasis on simplicity, minimalism and self-reflecting, had effects in the tea ceremony, painting, calligraphy, Archery, budo (Martial Arts) and litterature/ poetry.
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∙ 13y agoBuddhism got to Japan through China and Korea.
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∙ 12y agowhy did japanese adapt differnt forms of buddhism?
the japanese adapted buddhism because they all wanted there power so the chinese had alot of power and the art too
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What are the forms of Buddhism that became popular in japan?
The Japanese adopted forms that met with their needs.
What principles of Zen Buddhism can be found in various Japanese art forms?
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What are the differences between Zen and Chan Buddhism?
There is no "regular" Buddhism. There are a number of schools of Buddhism. Zen is one school that originates from Japan.
Which culture is most responsible for Buddhism?
This depends of the form of Buddhism you're talking about. Early Buddhism came from India, and so has strong Hindu roots. Mahayana Buddhism was most popular in China, and has very strong Taoist elements. regional forms of Buddhism - particularly Tibetan Buddhism and Japanese Zen - are often influenced by local religious traditions.
What were two forms of Buddhism that developed in Japan?
Zen Buddhism and Shingon Buddhism are two notable sects of Japanese Buddhism. Pure Land, or Amidist, Buddhism is also significant in this country. Pure Land has its roots in India and China, however. Zen Buddhism emphasizes meditating for enlightenment. Shingon Buddhism is a type of Pure Land Buddhism and is esoteric and relies on early Buddhist Tantras.
What is the word grand in Japanese?
The Japanese language has many different forms of the English word "grand". One Japanese translation (spelled with the English alphabet) would be "gurando".
Why and how was Buddhism sinified?
The Chinese adopted it and created other forms of it such as Zen and Pure Land Buddhism
Why different life forms are found in different regions?
The continents were all joined at one time. when they drifted apart , they became different environments that creatures evolved differently to adapt to.
Is Ben 10 the first of it's kind?
not really in many Japanese anime there are transformations and different forms.
What forms did Buddhism take as it spread out of India?
There were two major forms Buddhism took as it spread out of India: Theravada and Mahayana. The Mahayana further subdivided into a number of smaller schools.
How it effect the organisms if the pollution continues?
The organism will either have to adapt or die. For most larger, more complex life forms it is difficult to adapt. They are actually quite fragile and need a specific environment. It is usually the humbler forms that adapt.
What are forms of Buddhism that became popular in japan?
- Tendai - Shingon - Amida - Zen Zen was the most popular form of Buddhism in Japan.
