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Buddhism in Japan

  • Pure Land BuddhismIn 153 CE, an inscription in Gandhara bore the name of Amitabha Buddha, marking one of the earliest known references to this figure.
  • Buddhism in JapanIn the middle of the sixth century, a diplomatic mission from King Seong of Baekje arrived in Japan carrying an image of the Buddha Shakyamuni and ritual…
  • DharmaguptakaThe word Dharmaguptaka combines two Sanskrit terms. Guptaka means preserver. Dharma refers to law, justice, or morality.
  • Other powerThe Mahāsāghika school of early Buddhism declared the Buddha's power to be immeasurable and irresistible. A surviving text called the Lokānuvartanā sūtra…
  • ButsudanOver 60% of Japanese households possess a butsudan, according to Reader's 1995 research. This shrine serves as the spiritual center for many families who…