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.
Timeline
- 654: Dosho introduces the Hosso (Faxiang) school to Japan.
- 736: Bodhisena introduces the Kegon (Huayan) school to Japan.
- 753: Ganjin introduces the Ritsu (Lü, Vinaya) school to Japan.
- 807: Saicho introduces the Tendai (Tientai) school to Japan.
- 816: Kukai founds the Shingon school.
- 1175: Honen introduces the Jodo (Pure Land) school to Japan.
- 1191: Eisai introduces the Rinzai (Linji) school to Japan.
- 1227: Dogen introduces the Soto (Caodung) school to Japan.
- 1253: Nichiren founds the Nichiren school.
- 1282: Nichiren splits into Nichiren Shu and Nichiren Shoshu.
- 1654: Ingen introduces the Obaku (Huangbo) school to Japan.
~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Nara Period |
| ► | Heian Period |
| ► | Kamakura to Modern Period |
| ► | Timeline |
| ► | See also |
| ► | References |
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