Japanese Buddhism

Question 1

what did Buddhism do to China, Korea, and japan

Answer 1

originate din India. attracted a large following in China and Korea before it appeared in Japan. as it spread this religion changed to meet the needs of different peoples

Question 2

spread of Buddhism

Answer 2

Buddhism arrived in Japan some people opposed it they feared that the new faith would offend the Shinto gods. overtime more and more Japanese accepted the buddha teachings. yet even as the Japanese turned to Buddhism the did not completely give up their Shinto beliefs. Buddhism was able to adapt to Japanese needs in part because it adopted Shinto gods

Question 3

what schools did Buddhism split in japan

Answer 3

the Mahayana school teaches that all living beings have the potential to be enlightened.

Question 4

what sects did they form

Answer 4

Mahayana school Buddhist monks in japan founded different sects or forms of buddhis. each sect taught its own way to enlightenment

Question 5

what was the Shingon

Answer 5

one monk started the Shingon or true word form of Buddhism in the 800s. followers of the Shingon sect recited in form of mantras. mantra is a sacred word chant or sound that is repeated over and over to advance one’s spiritual growth

Question 6

what is another sect

Answer 6

pure land Buddhism centred on the concept of a bodhisattva a merciful being who has gained enlightenment but chooses to remain on earth to help others

Question 7

zen Buddhism

Answer 7

probably most famous Buddhist sect Zen. known china as chan this sect came to japan the 1100s. the central practice of Zen Buddhism meditation. Zen followers meditation means the emptying of the mind of thoughts in order to aid spiritual growth

Question 8

how did they find enlightenment

Answer 8

zen Buddhism individual efforts, not prayers or rituals are required. focus on self-control and discipline had great appeal among required. focus o self-control and discipline great appeal among samurai