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Buddhism

Buddhism. EALL 211 July 24, 2013. Reading quiz. Which royal did the most to help Japan adopt Chinese culture and models ? Prince Shoutoku What two systems of thought did Japan adopt from China ? Buddhism and Confucianism Where did the Japanese choose to put their capital ? Nara /Kyoto.

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Buddhism

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  1. Buddhism EALL 211 July 24, 2013

  2. Reading quiz • Which royal did the most to help Japan adopt Chinese culture and models? Prince Shoutoku • What two systems of thought did Japan adopt from China? Buddhism and Confucianism • Where did the Japanese choose to put their capital? Nara/Kyoto

  3. Reading discussion • How did China influence Japan? • Why were Chinese ideas so readily accepted in Japan? • How did the introduction of Buddhism change Japanese culture?

  4. Buddhism • Founded by Siddhartha Gautama in India • Teaches wisdom of the Middle Path • Desire leads to suffering • Escaping suffering leads to nirvana

  5. Buddhism • Cycle of rebirth (samsara) • Good deeds and intentions create karma that leads to improved rebirths • Cycle of rebirths lasts eons (kalpa)

  6. Buddhism • When some escape cycle of rebirth, they choose to help others escape rather than reaching nirvana • Called boddhisattvas • People can pray to them for guidance • Often subjects of iconography

  7. Buddhism • Japan primarily practices Pure Land Buddhism • Primary buddha is Amitābha, a bodhisattva who attained enlightenment • Calling Amitābha’s name can bring you to paradise (gokuraku, 極楽)

  8. Why was Buddhism accepted? • Why would Japan be so quick to accept a foreign religion? • How does Buddhism fit in with Shintō? • What advantages would there be for the Japanese to adopt a Chinese religion?

  9. Chinese influence • “Mandate of Heaven” styled legitimacy to throne • Chinese writing system (kanji, 漢字) • Chinese-style architecture and art

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