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Japanese Buddhism

Authors

KUBOVČÁKOVÁ Zuzana

Year of publication 2018
MU Faculty or unit

Faculty of Arts

Citation
Description According to official state records, Buddhism entered Japan in mid-6th century, took deep roots within the Japanese society and culture, and continues to form an indispensable part of Japanese identity well until the present day. The current lecture will concentrate on delineating a historical outline of Buddhism in Japan. By emphasizing its main characteristics, schools, founders, doctrines and temples, we will proceed through a speedy ‘tour’ of essentials of Japanese Buddhism through the centuries.

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