How Did Buddhism Take Hold in Japan? | History of Japan 26 

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Before the Meiji Period, Buddhism and Shinto co-exist. A lot of Buddhist Temples have a Shinto Shrine connected with them. Japan was able to assimilate Buddhism into its culture. Oddly, Buddhism became associated with burial rites. Oddly in Japan, one is born in the Shinto faith. Then they get married in a Christian Chapel, When they died, their funeral is held at a Buddhist Temple. So one is born Shinto. Married Christian. Died as a Buddhist.

Kami worship, in practice, was a bunch o different religions that loosely resembled each other, back then. Each region had different gods, rituals and traditions. Totally unfit for a centralized government. So Buddhism was indeed a convenient tool of unification, not to mention it had like a thousand years of history, with a good record of mingling with local religions. (Hey, you know your local god? There's a buddhism deity that is similar, so our religions could be friends!!!)

As a Buddhist myself this video had a deeper meaning and connection for me thank you Lord Lin🙏

Funny, when I was in Japan my guide described Buddhism as a religion geared towards pre and after life and Shinto as something you practice currently as a way of life. Something to that effect anyway, can't remember her exact wording. In this sense I can see how the two religions would coexist as they don't clash too much and kind of compliment each other. This is just my thoughts, though, so please take it with a grain of salt :)

I am also a buddist from india

Interesting to see how there is commonality in how Buddhism and Christianity spread, e.g. for power and political ambition. At a philosophical level, Buddhistic thinking is in direct conflict with power hungry mentality but it seemed to still be used for that purpose.

Cool video! Interesting about the kofun tombs, they remind me of the barrows in the British Isles..... the same concept applied, rich people in the past wanted to take all their stuff with them to the afterlife.

I have watched 26 of your videos in a week amazing quality good work

I prefer Shintoism personally, I find Shinto shrines to be awesome. But Buddhism is pretty cool. Great video again!

This video length is perfect

Loved the video, especially the shot of the medicine Buddha's temple at the end.

India originated Hinduism, buddhism, jainism and sikhism and these all religions are very open and teaches you to learn your inside power ,as an Indian I am proud of my indian religions but sadly today india is at it's worse, our culture has become conservative due to Islamic invasion and britishers 😞😞

Do you know that Todai-ji was Supervisor by Silla Elite Carpenter (猪名部百世 ) and that Baekje designer (國公麻呂) designed the Giants Buddha?

I am not well versed in Buddhism, so anyone please correct me if I am wrong, but it doesn’t seem like the Japanese originally valued what Buddhism was all about (peace, spirituality, giving/not being interested in worldly objects?) and used it political reasons only

What happen to your video on the explaining of the different types of Buddhism in Japan?

Do you have any videos on the sects of Buddhism in Japan. I used to think Zen is the only Buddhist sect in Japan but recently I got to know about some of the other sects like Nichiren- soka gakka etc.

Wow, they completely missed the point of Buddhism!

Soga: suffering from success.

Could you talk about the temples features and architecture?

A segment from 'Saved by the Light of the Buddha Within'... My new understandings of what many call 'God -The Holy Spirit' - resulting from some of the extraordinary ongoing after-effects relating to my NDE... Myoho-Renge-Kyo represents the identity of what some scientists are now referring to as the unified field of consciousnesses. In other words, it’s the essence of all existence and non-existence - the ultimate creative force behind planets, stars, nebulae, people, animals, trees, fish, birds, and all phenomena, manifest or latent. All matter and intelligence are simply waves or ripples manifesting to and from this core source. Consciousness (enlightenment) is itself the actual creator of everything that exists now, ever existed in the past, or will exist in the future - right down to the minutest particles of dust - each being an individual ripple or wave. The big difference between chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and most other conventional prayers is that instead of depending on a ‘middleman’ to connect us to our state of inner enlightenment, we’re able to do it ourselves. That’s because chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo allows us to tap directly into our enlightened state by way of this self-produced sound vibration. ‘Who or What Is God?’ If we compare the concept of God being a separate entity that is forever watching down on us, to the teachings of Nichiren, it makes more sense to me that the true omnipotence, omniscience and omnipresence of what most people perceive to be God, is the fantastic state of enlightenment that exists within each of us. Some say that God is an entity that’s beyond physical matter - I think that the vast amount of information continuously being conveyed via electromagnetic waves in today’s world gives us proof of how an invisible state of God could indeed exist. For example, it’s now widely known that specific data relayed by way of electromagnetic waves has the potential to help bring about extraordinary and powerful effects - including an instant global awareness of something or a mass emotional reaction. It’s also common knowledge that these invisible waves can easily be used to detonate a bomb or to enable NASA to control the movements of a robot as far away as the Moon or Mars - none of which is possible without a receiver to decode the information that’s being transmitted. Without the receiver, the data would remain impotent. In a very similar way, we need to have our own ‘receiver’ switched on so that we can activate a clear and precise understanding of our own life, all other life and what everything else in existence is. Chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo each day helps us to achieve this because it allows us to reach the core of our enlightenment and keep it switched on. That’s because Myoho-Renge-Kyo represents the identity of what scientists now refer to as the unified field of consciousnesses. To break it down - Myoho represents the Law of manifestation and latency (Nature) and consists of two alternating states. For example, the state of Myo is where everything in life that’s not obvious to us exists - including our stored memories when we’re not thinking about them - our hidden potential and inner emotions whenever they’re dormant - our desires, our fears, our wisdom, happiness, karma - and more importantly, our enlightenment. The other state, ho, is where everything in Life exists whenever it becomes evident to us, such as when a thought pops up from within our memory - whenever we experience or express our emotions - or whenever a good or bad cause manifests as an effect from our karma. When anything becomes apparent, it merely means that it’s come out of the state of Myo (dormancy/latency) and into a state of ho (manifestation). It’s the difference between consciousness and unconsciousness, being awake or asleep, or knowing and not knowing. The second law - Renge - Ren meaning cause and ge meaning effect, governs and controls the functions of Myoho - these two laws of Myoho and Renge, not only function together simultaneously but also underlies all spiritual and physical existence. The final and third part of the tri-combination - Kyo, is the Law that allows Myoho to integrate with Renge - or vice versa. It’s the great, invisible thread of energy that fuses and connects all Life and matter - as well as the past, present and future. It’s also sometimes termed the Universal Law of Communication - perhaps it could even be compared with the string theory that many scientists now suspect exists. Just as the cells in our body, our thoughts, feelings and everything else is continually fluctuating within us - all that exists in the world around us and beyond is also in a constant state of flux - constantly controlled by these three fundamental laws. In fact, more things are going back and forth between the two states of Myo and ho in a single moment than it would ever be possible to calculate or describe. And it doesn’t matter how big or small, famous or trivial anything or anyone may appear to be, everything that’s ever existed in the past, exists now or will exist in the future, exists only because of the workings of the Laws ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’ - the basis of the four fundamental forces, and if they didn’t function, neither we nor anything else could go on existing. That’s because all forms of existence, including the seasons, day, night, birth, death and so on, are moving forward in an ongoing flow of continuation - rhythmically reverting back and forth between the two fundamental states of Myo and ho in absolute accordance with Renge - and by way of Kyo. Even stars are dying and being reborn under the workings of what the combination ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’ represents. Nam, or Namu - which mean the same thing, are vibrational passwords or keys that allow us to reach deep into our life and fuse with or become one with ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’. On a more personal level, nothing ever happens by chance or coincidence, it’s the causes that we’ve made in our past, or are presently making, that determine how these laws function uniquely in each of our lives - as well as the environment from moment to moment. By facing east, in harmony with the direction that the Earth is spinning, and chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo for a minimum of, let’s say, ten minutes daily to start with, any of us can experience actual proof of its positive effects in our lives - even if it only makes us feel good on the inside, there will be a definite positive effect. That’s because we’re able to pierce through the thickest layers of our karma and activate our inherent Buddha Nature (our enlightened state). By so doing, we’re then able to bring forth the wisdom and good fortune that we need to challenge, overcome and change our adverse circumstances - turn them into positive ones - or manifest and gain even greater fulfilment in our daily lives from our accumulated good karma. This also allows us to bring forth the wisdom that can free us from the ignorance and stupidity that’s preventing us from accepting and being proud of the person that we indeed are - regardless of our race, colour, gender or sexuality. We’re also able to see and understand our circumstances and the environment far more clearly, as well as attract and connect with any needed external beneficial forces and situations. As I’ve already mentioned, everything is subject to the law of Cause and Effect - the ‘actual-proof-strength’ resulting from chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo always depends on our determination, sincerity and dedication. For example, the levels of difference could be compared to making a sound on a piano, creating a melody, producing a great song, and so on. Something else that’s very important to always respect and acknowledge is that the Law (or if you prefer God) is in everyone and everything. NB: There are frightening and disturbing sounds, and there are tranquil and relaxing sounds. It’s the emotional result of any noise or sound that can trigger off a mood or even instantly change one. When chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo each day, we are producing a sound vibration that’s the password to our true inner-self - this soon becomes apparent when you start reassessing your views on various things - such as your fears and desires etc. The best way to get the desired result when chanting is not to view things conventionally - rather than reaching out to an external source, we need to reach into our own lives and bring our needs and desires to fruition from within - including the good fortune and strength to achieve any help that we may need. Chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo also reaches out externally and draws us towards, or draws towards us, what we need to make us happy from our environment. For example, it helps us to be in the right place at the right time - to make better choices and decisions and so forth. We need to think of it as a seed within us that we’re watering and bringing sunshine to for it to grow, blossom and bring forth fruit or flowers. It’s also important to understand that everything we need in life, including the answer to every question and the potential to achieve every dream, already exists within us.

I just came to understanding that buddhism was introduced to Japan by Korean. However, I assume so can correct or confirm this. Thanks in advanced.

If they have to teach actual Buddhism, kiss gaining power goodbye.

How is promoting Buddhism strengthens the centralized State authority?

Couldn't tell if that 'shove a figurine a buddha repeatedly down their throats' was sarcasm or an actual thing. **chuckle**

5:19:... WHAT?!

great video p.s. The hardest part about writing an essay is translating the English text to Icelandic

Buddhist is most warless and pice fulll riligion 🙏 in the world ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ buddha said only love ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Well done

Why not make the Emperor a new Buddha ? I mean they keep inventing new Buddha when a new sect of Buddhism is born. Yes I study Buddhism

So cool, don’t stop making videos 👌🤩🤩. You the best

Makes me want to go back to Japan

That "groovy hair" is actually snails

4:54 Are those Linfamy dollars? xD

Or: the tittle should be : *Budda Rekts Shinto & Kitsune* :D

Temple for sure. You can use it before you die.

Good job!

What is the relationship between Buddhas and Kamis in their eyes? Do they believe in the different realms of Buddhism? Are the enlightened humans above gods or below? Can kamis be enlightened?

Enlightenment . . . First, the historical approach: A) "Enlightenment can't be taught. It must be earned . . ." -Flagellate declaration(1) My personal spin: B) "Enlightenment is a warm Oreo Cookie, just off the production line at the bakery(2) in East Liberty, Pa. If you have not eaten one, you cannot possibly understand how different it is from the six months old ones at your local store." -WildBillCox (1) They said "Whip it! Whip it good" (2) Now defunct.

What u meant by " A STARVING GUY WITH A GROOVY HAIR " ???

Hate it that you did not mention India

Aww man, nos i gotta wait another week.

DUDE: JESUS ... DID YOU POST LAST WEEK?

So much for the separation of church and state.

I think I would rather have a Kofun, No temple, No Kofun, No Temple.... How about a Temple on a Kofun!. Win win

Actually Japanese misinterpreted Buddhism. The real buddhist texts , philosophies are from India. In Sri Lanka you will find pages of Dhammapad. Japanese even dont know about that , for their convoluted history .

Boodism is phonetic violence against Bauddha Dharma lol

Explain about Shinto sects that how comparison of each other. Interesting story.

He embraced the religion. | | | | v No. He bear hugged it.

Just curious 、do you speak Japanese？

Will u do histories of other Asian Countries too?

Look like medicine buddha was too busy playing smash brothers to cure the emperor

Living in Malaysia, I feel like East Asians generally have limited interest in religion and spirituality. I can tell from my interactions with Chinese that they do some rituals just to continue with tradition. They don't understand the strong faith that local Malays and Indians have in their Gods and the joy derived from it. Perhaps that's why, its Buddhism that gained foothold in East Asia instead of any other religion.

Buddha has no hair he has snails

DUDE: DID YOU LOST LAST WEEK?

All this... and nothing about Bodhidharma?

Knock knock, get the door, it’s religion

1) Because-"shiny!" +2 Internets 2) Ah yes . . . Commie Warship . . . they always advise us to contemplate our naval.

Can I put you in my kofun

Imp point to be noted: "This video is made by a cristian". Got it?

You mean "monk", right!?

The medical Buddha

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Hey

Ignagi ko university snto

Buddhism declined in india , buddhism declined in nepal, buddhism declined in japan I think humans prefer worshipping gods,kami, deities

During the Qin Dynasty (秦朝), when the Chinese people arrived in Japan by ship (Fleeing and expanding the territory due to the Chinese war). The local indigenous people regarded the Chinese as God. The image of the Japanese gods looked like ancient Chinese and Chinese clothes.You can see that Japanese myths are adapted from Chinese mythology. (The Japanese were still indigenous during this period. And there was no characters.) These Chinese in ancient Japan later returned to China (the Tang Dynasty). They asked the Chinese Emperor of the Tang Dynasty to send a large number of Chinese scholars and Chinese technicians (including architects, doctors, monks, artist ,Chinese martial arts Master ...). Let them take a big ship to Japan together. Establish a Chinese local regime in Japan. It becomes a part of a Chinese territory. Like other Chinese cities. In ancient Japan, it was fixed to the Chinese emperor to send goods to the Chinese emperor each year (it did not stop until the Qing Dynasty清朝 in China). These tong Chinese have been wearing Chinese clothing in Japan (But Japan lacks resources. The cloth material is rough). They build a Chinese Tang -style building in Japan. Chinese coins appear in Japan. Chinese etiquette (including kneeling and chopsticks, etc.). Use China's governance system and religious culture (Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism to Japan). Since the beginning, the official language of Japan is Chinese language and Chinese characters (only the Chinese royal family and nobles use and learn). Japanese history uses Chinese characters to record (classical Chinese). It mainly records the life of Chinese officials and nobles in Japan. And civilians are local indigenous Japanese. They speak Japanese language. There is no characters. Ancient Korean Peninsula and northern Vietnam. It is closer to China. China is more direct about its governance. The situation is similar to Japan. In Japan, there are many large tombs (and unearthed cultural relics) of ancient Chinese. These tombs are also built by traditional Chinese methods. But the Japanese have denied the fact that ancient Chinese originally established in Japan. This is because Japan has become an independent country in modern times. The history of more great Japanese nations needs to be built. This is the same as South Korea and Vietnam. ***************************** From the pre -Qin dynasty, there have been 4 times large -scale immigrants from Chinese Han people to enter the Japanese islands and Korean Peninsula, which have a profound impact on the historical trends of China and Japan and ( Korean Peninsula ). Focus on reference materials : Asuka Period in Japanese history (538-710 AD) Nara period (710-794) in early Japanese history ) The Chinese carefully taught the primitives of Japan (and korea) at the time to teach the knowledge of rice, cutting wells, manufacturing agricultural tools, spreading medicine, textiles and other knowledge. They pushed Japan from the brutal primitive society to a slave society. Chinese Han people's four large -scale immigrants enter the Japanese islands record : 1. Qin and Han Dynasty Qin Shihuang (秦始皇 259-210 BC) swept the six regions. In order to escape the war, the Chinese people fled to Japan in two ways: Some Chinese people crossed the sea from the Northeast to the Korean Peninsula to Japan. Japan. 2. During the Wei, Jin, Northern and Southern Dynasties (420 -589 BC) During the period of "Upheaval of the Five Barbarians 五胡亂華", in order to avoid the war, the Chinese people began a wave of migration to a large -scale migration around. Most of the fleeing Chinese finally went to Japan, forming the climax of immigration to Japan. The representative is Liu Azhi (劉阿知), the descendant of Emperor Han Xian(漢獻帝). 3. The Sui and Tang Dynasties (581-907 BC) Japan sent a large -scale Tang ambassador to China to visit China, while China sent a large number of people to spread advanced technology and culture to Japan. Most of these people are monks or cultural scholars. They are left as required by the Japanese because of the difficult sailing and welcomed by Japan. They often stay and "domestication" into the Japanese. The representative is the monk Jianzhen(監真). 4. The Song (960-1279)and Ming dynasties(1368-1644) In the Yuan Dynasty, the Han people in the southern Song Dynasty broke their families. In order to avoid the war and kill, they moved to Japan one after another. The representative of this period was scholar of the Southern Song Dynasty - Lanxi Daolong(蘭溪道隆). ***************************** In ancient China. Due to the escape or expansion of territorial reasons. There were many records of the Han people moved to the Korean Peninsula and the Japanese islands (including Okinawa). Establishing small countries and regimes on these islands (representing Chinese senior officials rather than emperor). In addition to the later period of Japan (because of the ocean). The Han regime on the Korean Peninsula has always been the ancient Chinese territory and the scope of direct jurisdiction (but sometimes it is similar to the different phenomenon of political opinions from the central government. It is similar to the situation in Taiwan and Hong Kong today. When the relationship between Taiwan and Hong Kong and the central government is bad. Sometimes they think they are independent countries or claim to be non -Chinese). The history of the establishment of a regime on the Korean Peninsula (Goguryeo, Baiji, Silla, Goryeo , Joseon). It is not the history of the Korean people. Instead, it is the history of the local regime of the Han people in northern China.These royal family and nobles are Chinese and descendants who move to the peninsula. They are wearing Han nationality clothing and using Chinese characters. They also claim to be the Han family. They are like Hong Kong and Macau and Taiwan. The Han people basically speak two Chinese languages (Chinese dialects+Chinese official language), one of the Han dialects that are lost. Only some civilians and slaves are indigenous people from the south of the peninsula (Koreans). This is very certain. (A large number of ancient Chinese tombs were unearthed on the 4/5 Korean Peninsula today. Han murals (depicting the lives of the Han people in the north), the fairy and god beast of the Han nationality.Han religion. Chinese character stone monument. Han Dynasty coins. ........... The southernmost part of the peninsula is unearthed in the original and backward Korean national life tools. It can be seen that the extremes of two different ethnic groups( Chinese VS Korean ) and different civilizations exist at the same time in the same period of the peninsula history. ***************************** Before 1966, the Japanese royal family and nobles (mainly descendants of Chinese and Chinese scholars). The official language and text have always been Chinese language and Chinese characters (classical Chinese). Only civilians use Japanese language and no characters . 1866. Japanese abolition of Chinese characters. The official words were changed to Japanese language and Japanese characters (keep about 1,000 Chinese characters). Before 1910, the Korean royal family and nobles (descendants of Chinese and Chinese scholars). Official languages and words have always been Chinese language and Chinese characters (classical Chinese). Only civilians use Korean language and no characters . In 1910, Korea was invaded. Korea abolished Chinese characters. The official words were changed to Korean language and Korean characters (appeared in the 15th century). ***************************** The Koreans claim that they are the ancestors of the Japanese. They believe that the ancient Koreans provided technical and culture to the Japanese. That was because today's Korean people will establish a political history established by the Chinese Han nationality on the peninsula (Goguryeo, Baiji, Silla, Goryeo , Joseon) .After the revision, it will become the history of the Korean people. The Chinese technology and culture on the peninsula will be said to be Korean culture. This is completely fake. It is ancient Chinese that provides technology and culture to Japan. Due to the escape or expansion of territorial reasons. There are many Chinese people (= Han) moved to the Korean Peninsula and the Japanese islands (including Okinawa) historical records. Some of the Chinese who escape because of the war, and passed through the Korean Peninsula to Japan. Some of the Chinese have established the Chinese Han regime on the peninsula (Goguryeo, Baiji, Silla, Goryeo , Joseon). They settled on the peninsula for a while. Finally, they moved to the Japanese island via the Korean Peninsula. Provide Japanese technology and culture to the Japanese. (* Do not rule out a small amount of Korean slaves. Following Chinese nobles and scholars to move to Japan)

I disapprove of this Commie worship!!!

The 109th commenter

Bro dont adress budha as a guy whatever religion we adhere.be it asian or not..its bad to discriminate

The content sounded too sarcastic. "shove a Buddhist statue down their throat once a month" Really? If this was real say why and give some references, if it wasn't factual but an attempt at humor - it fell short. Either way, it comes off as Euro sarcasm aimed at an Asian culture.

I'm definitely getting the sense from your videos that you have a very distasteful view of spirituality, and that you basically think it's all a sham.

All Cristian propaganda video

Talk like an adult please;,no need to condescend. I was expecting a little scholarship.

When you kami worship I can't help but think '(Pinko)Commy (worship of Satan)'

I am from myanmar 🇲🇲 and I thought japan is Christian because japan never pray or do anything about Buddhist

Japan had a period named after the current Raw Woman's Champion, Asuka? "Hey guys! What's up?" 🤪👍