History Of Religion In Japan
The history of religion in Japan has been characterized by the predominance of animistic religions practiced by its Shinto, mainland, Ryukyuan religion, Ryukyuan, and Ainu_people#Religion, Ainu inhabitants. In addition, on the Yamato people, Yamato-dominated mainland, Mahayana Buddhism has also played a profoundly important role. Throughout the Japanese middle ages, many different schools of Buddhism flourished, such as Tendai, Shingon, Pure Land Buddhism, Pure Land, Zen, Nichiren Buddhism, Nichiren, and others. With time, Shinto and Buddhism gradually Shinbutsu-shūgō, became intertwined with each other in Japanese culture, rather than being viewed as mutually exclusive. The first conclusive appearance of western religions in Japan was Christianity, which had been introduced by Europe, European travelers beginning in 1549. In the period between 1614 and 1889, Christianity and all other foreign religions were banned and its adherents persecuted, with Buddhism being co-opted by t ...
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Religion In Japan
Religion in Japan is manifested primarily in Shinto and in Buddhism, the two main faiths, which Japanese people often practice simultaneously. Syncretic combinations of both, known generally as , are common; they represented Japan's dominant religion before the rise of State Shinto in the 19th century. The Japanese concept of religion differs significantly from that of Western culture. Spirituality and worship are highly eclectic; rites and practices, often associated with well-being and worldly benefits, are of primary concern, while doctrines and beliefs garner minor attention. Religious affiliation is an alien notion. Although the vast majority of Japanese citizens follow Shinto, only some 3% identify as Shinto in surveys, because the term is understood to imply membership of organized Shinto sects.Engler, Price. 2005. p. 95Williams, 2004. pp. 4-5 Some identify as , yet this does not signify irreligion, rejection or apathy towards faith. The is a specified identity, which ...
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