Japanese Buddhism

The history of Buddhism in Japan can be roughly divided into three periods, namely the Nara period (up to 784), the Heian period (794-1185) and the post-Kamakura period (1185 onwards). Each period saw the introduction of new doctrines and upheavals in existing schools.

References

• Asakawa, K and Lodge, Henry Cabot (Ed.). Japan From the Japanese Government History.
• "Japanese Buddhism" by Sir Charles Eliot, ISBN 0710309678