Online dictionary of history and traditions in Japan: Buddhism

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Buddhism

仏教
alternative words: Japanese Buddhism, Bukkyo, Bukkyou
keywords: buddhism , religion
related topics: Nihonshoki , Nara period , Heian period , Kamakura period , Esoteric Buddhism , Shintoism , Zen
related web sites: http://www.kotobuki-p.co.jp , http://ss4.inet-osaka.or.jp/~kissyo/ , http://www.geisya.or.jp/~tf109/hotoke/ , http://www.janis.or.jp/users/sairyuta/tera/jiten.html
explanation: Nihonshoki says that it arrived to Japan in 552. According to the advent epoch, there exist 3 groups of sects. Nara Buddhism from Nara period was a national religion and their temples are around the ancient capitals. Esoteric Buddhism was introduced from China during Heian period and their temples are located in mountains like Koyasan and Hieisan. Kamakura Buddhism appeared in Kamakura period as a popular movement and their temples are located mostly in province.