Bad Monks, Temple Warriors: The Spectrum of Japanese Religious History 

Survey Japan’s historical mix of religions: Shinto, Buddhist influence, and Confucianism. Discover the Buddhist impact on the arts, with reference to the beautiful temples of Nara and Kyoto, and religious influences on the Japanese martial tradition.
Gary Leupp, professor, Japanese History, East Asian Languages and Civilizations, Harvard University
March 13, 2013