Compare And Analysis The Japanese Buddhism And Indo Buddhism Buddhism is a religion and philosophy founded by Siddhartha Gautama in northeast India during the period from the late 6th century to the early 4th century BC. Spreading from India to Central and Southeast Asia, China, Korea, and Japan, Buddhism has played an influential role in the spiritual, cultural, and social life of much of the Eastern world. It is the prevailing religious force in most of Asia (India, China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and Tibet). ‘Buddhism’ is reformulated and re-expressed in different cultures and at different times, adopting and redefining aspects of the cultures in which it has taken root. Today, there are about 300 million followers. (Yamplosky) The Indian religion Buddhism, founded in the sixth century BC, is one of the common features of Asian civilization, and Buddhist institutions and believers are found all over East, South, and Southeast Asia. While Buddhism is now just a minority belief in the country of it’s founding, it remains a significant religious and cultural force in Japan today. Buddhism started in India and made its way to China and Korea. From there, it ended up in Japan. Buddhism went through several different periods before it became Japan's national religion. In indo Buddhism, the temple is the main sanctuary, in which services, both public and private, are performed but Japanese Buddhism is mainly hub of individual activities and services. Similarly to Japanese Buddhism, in Indo Buddhism the monastery is a complex of buildings, located usually in a spot chosen for its beauty and seclusion. Its function is to house the activities of the monks. Images are important features of temples, monasteries, and shrines in both Indo a... ... middle of paper ... ...niversity of Hawaii Press, 1998), 120-25 Yamplosky, Selected Writings of Nichiren, 78-79. Nichiren’s citation of Shan-tao’s An- raku Shu can be found in T46, 329c, cited by Yamplosky, Ibid., 78 An introduction to the Shingon tradition, with its main doctrines and ritual practices, can be found in Yamasaki Taiko, Shingon: Japanese Esoteric Buddhism. Boston: Shambhala, 1988; a good study of K´kaiÕs thought, with the translation of some of his most representative works, is Yoshito Hakeda,K´kai: Major Works. New York: Columbia University Press, 1972; however, the best study in any language of the Shingon tradition from the perspective of intellectual history, is without any doubt Ry´ichi Abé, The Weaving of the Mantra: K´kai and the Construction of Esoteric Buddhist Discourse. New York: Columbia University Press, 1999. B. A. M. Paradkar, op. cit. In: Wilkinson, p. 59
Buddhism is a religion from the East that has spread to many different countries all over the world. It has spread to the West, and has had a great influence and impact, especially in America. However, the Buddhism that is practiced in the United States is not exactly the same as the one that is practiced in Asian countries. If Buddhism differs between the different traditions of the Asian countries themselves, it is obvious that it will differ greatly in America as well. However, even though there are obvious differences, it is important to maintain the core values and fundamental principles the same. This research explores how the three different types of Buddhist practitioners have adopted Buddhism in America, and it describes some differences
Hinduism and Buddhism have different similarities and are in some ways connected to each other. Some of the practices of the two religions are similar in various ways and there are several examples to show this.
Amore, Roy C. and Julia Ching. "The Buddhist Tradition." World Religion: Eastern Traditions. Ed. Willard G. Oxtoby. Toronto: Oxford University Press, 2002. 198-315.
In this journal, it talks about Buddhism in India and how it came to India. It also talks about the affects of Buddhism in India. The affects of Buddhism in India caused new approaches in learning and how the people were
When Buddhism came from China into Japan, it offered many ways to change certain factors of Japan. One part Buddhism had a big impact on was religion. Before Buddhism was introduced to Japan, Shintoism was the main religion. The arrival of Buddhism prompted Buddhism and Shintoism to become closely knit. A crossover of the two religions occurred when Shinto priests began to build Buddhist temples, and Buddhist priests took over multiple Shinto shrines (“Shinto”). Once temples and shrines of different religions appeared in the same area, it was evident for there to have been fusions of Buddhism and Shinto. Worshipping of the Buddha and praying to the deities of Shinto were common in Japan. These differences in beliefs led to an increase in diversity because the religions formed a community where people could share their beliefs and accept other values. Another part of Japan Buddhism had an effect on, was the intellect of the society. Many monks were encouraged to study the Buddhist scriptures. By doing so, the state hoped the monks would “settle in the government-controlled temples” (Araki). Buddhist monks’ lifestyle is centered around living monastically for a religion. Since the monks were encouraged by the government to continue studying scriptures, the monks believed the government could be trusted. Due to the building of trust between the government and the monks, the government gained the support of the monks and the monks began to go to government-controlled temples. Buddhism spread throughout Japan and with monks studying the doctrines of Buddhism, they were able to teach it to more people. Considering Buddhism was already a part of the government and the society was pursuing Buddhist teachings, the society is essentially following the government. As the number of people supporting Buddhism increased, the more power the government received. The increase in
Buddhism was created in early Indian civilization. Development of the religion began with the death of their founder. The Buddhist community established their standard cannon and their common goal which was, to bring enlightenment to the world. (Robinson and Johnson, 3) Buddhism spread rapidly and as with all other major religions when it begins to spread it breaks up into sects. Buddhism divided into two sects Hinayana and Mahayana. The Hinayanas settled in greater India and followed the earlier traditions. The Mahayanas traveled throughout India and Asia. The most dense areas of Buddhist populations are within central and east Asia.
November 19, 1997 By Jordan Bruins Buddhism/Hinduism Comparison Report Hinduism is the oldest known religion and is very rich with literally hundreds of gods, symbolistic rituals and beliefs. It is believed to have been established around 1500 B.C. but no one person founded Hinduism as it evolved over a long period of time. Buddhism on the other hand has a definite founder, Siddhartha Gautama who is otherwise known as the Buddha or Enlightened One who lived from 565 to 483 B.C. Both these religions originated in India. Siddhartha Gautama was a Hindu who found Hindu theology lacking and after years of searching for truth created a religion now known as Buddhism. Because of these basic similarities, the two religions have much in common, but in the same light they differ immensely. The concept of a god or gods in Buddhism is almost void and therefore in the eyes of some not even a religion. Hindus have many gods governing different aspects of Hindu life. The three main gods in Hinduism are Vishnu who is the sustainer, Brahma is the creator and Shiva the destroyer. Collectively referred to as Trimuti. Most Hindu gods are associated with animals and therefore Hindus feel that being a vegetarian is vital. Cows are sacred in Hinduism and are worshipped as the divine mother, making eating beef taboo. Buddhism involves meditation and prayer. In Buddhism, one must understand the four noble truths and a...
Fourteenth century Japan was a time of peace for many people. Buddhism had just become a major part of Japanese culture due to the Shogun Yoshimitsu. He became ruler in 1367 at the sapling age of ten (Waley 21). Yoshimitsu needed to distinguish himself from his ancestors and he did this by being devoted to Buddhism, specifically the Zen Sect (21). “Zen Buddhism and the life and teaching of Shinran are popularly identified as typical Japanese Buddhism.” (Takeda 27) However Buddhism, in Japan, is different and unique from Buddhism in other countries because it is considered the “funeral religion” (27). This is mainly influenced by ancient Japanese beliefs of the onryo.
Although Buddhism became virtually extinct in India (ca. 12th century C.E.)--perhaps because of the all-embracing nature of Hinduism, Muslim invasions, or too great a stress on the monk's way of life--as a religion it has more than proved its viability and practical spirituality in the countries of Asia to which it has been carried. The many forms and practices that have been developed within the Buddhist fold have also allowed many different types of people to satisfy their spiritual needs through this great religion.
The differences of Judaism and Buddhism there are many different things about them such as holidays, areas, beliefs, and expectations. I will be showing and telling you about these unique and different religions. Buddhism is a pragmatic religion. Judaism is a fast growing religion. Judaism is among the oldest of the world's major living religions.This short essay is intended to give a brief introduction to Buddhism. I will be discussing the way Buddhists the world, the four main teachings of the Buddha.The amazing achievement of Judaism is that it has developed the concept of God from that of a primitive tribal deity to the God. I will also being showing the four major teachings for Buddha and the. Judaism I’ll be showing you the intricate
I could not have written this paper without at least experiencing either Hinduism or Buddhism religions for myself. I have visited the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in quest of answers to better understand the Hindu faith. During my visit at the temple, I have read and understood from notes posted near the beautiful marble walls of the mandir or in the books sold at gift shop that Sanatana Dharma (eternal religion) also called Hinduism took birth in the Indus valley and preceded the Aryan invasion of northern India around 1500 BC. These Aryan have developed most of the components of the current Hindu tradition (Hinduism, Belief and Impressions pp. 1-3).
In Japan, there was a time when both Buddhism and Shintoism were seen as reflections of one another. The religion of Shintoism did not evolve to what it is now without the help of Buddhism. John Breen and Mark Teeuwen suggest that “Before the Meiji policy that authorized the ‘separation’ of Shinto and Buddhism, Japanese religious culture had been to all intents and purposes defined by Buddhism” (4). In fact, Shintoism and Buddhism are the two religions that are most often practiced in Japan. Although the religion of
In the traditional Japanese setting Buddhism in itself had an important role in the development and maintenance of peace in the society. The religion occupied the position of a political entity which rivaled the unilateral force from the landowners and the traditional aristocrats. It could influence the political setting, economic activities, and the basic social tenets of life. The main force behind this influence emanated from the Buddhist priest (Kasahara, McCarthy, & Sekimori 2001).
Upon reading about the historical and religious background of Ancient India, one can clearly assume that the country was strongly influenced by three main religious teachings: Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. These three sects in religious thinking have many similarities as all recognize the life-cycle and the need of liberation, they worship one central deity that used to be a human who gained enlightenment and they all recognize the existence of the eternal soul and after-death re-incarnation. However, they also share a lot of differences that mark the underlying principles of practicing them. I will identify the scope of differences and similarities in these ancient religions in an attempt to understand why each attracted followers, why each was shaped a certain way and how they preserved the interest of followers on into the modern times as well.
In the 21st century, there are a large variety of religions. Everywhere we look, there is a church for every denomination less than five miles away from each other. The religions differ based on the figure they honor and the beliefs that come with it. For example, some religions require prayer multiple times a day while other religions only require weekly mass. There are many eastern traditions that have been around more than 2,000 years. I would like to focus on the Buddhism religion. This religion has been around since the 563 BCE and originated in Nepal. Siddhartha Gautama was the founder of Buddhism. Siddhartha was also known as Buddha. Buddhists do not worship Buddha and do not have a figure whom they pray to. Buddha was born into a royal