The Diverse World of Japanese Buddhism: The Major Schools and Sects

Buddhism was introduced to Japan in the sixth century, arriving from Korea and China. Initially met with skepticism, it gradually gained acceptance and became well-established by the seventh century. The Buddhism that first arrived at the shores of Japan was Mahayana Buddhism, but over the centuries, various schools and sects of Buddhism emerged, each developing […]

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