Growth of Japanese Culture
Japanese Forms of Buddhism; By Leyla Lewis
Essential Question
How did the Japanese adapt Buddhism?
Buddhism Spreads in Japan
With help from Prince Shotoku, Japan started to adapt to Buddhism. There are many different kinds of Buddhism:
- Tendai ~ Based on study of texts
- Shingon ~ Complex rituals
- Amida ~ Belief in life after death
- Zen ~ Belief of something divine in everyone.
Buddhism changed much of the culture.
The hondÅ, or "main hall", of Higashi Hongan-ji in Kyoto.
Maya Devi temple at Lumbini, Nepal
The Birthplace of Buddha
Po Lin Monastery
Zen Buddhism
Zen Buddhism became popular in the 1100s, majorly to artists and samurai. Zen focused on meditation and finding your inner peace. Artist used Zen in simple painting, and samurai believed it would help them in battle. Zen Buddhism is still practiced today.
Religion in Japan