Buddhism
Came from India.
Spread through China, Korea and Japan in 6th century.
Based on teachings of Sakyamuni known as the Awakened One or Buddha.
Believe in reincarnation- born over and over.
All actions effect next life.
Lives with good life are rewarded with a better one.
Believe in Ancestor worship.
Buddhist funerals
Homes- small Buddhist altars with the photos of the dead.
ZEN
Many kinds.
12th century- Zen Buddhism most popular in Japan.
Stresses meditation.
Becoming wise and achieving inner peace.
Zen practices special meditation called Zazen.
Zazen clears mind of thoughts and desires.
Meditation is in the lotus position with crossed legs, soles of feet
upward, straight back and chin tucked in.
Priests and monks face the wall when meditating.
Sometimes they fall asleep.
Entering Buddhism Shrine.
If sleepy other monks whack them on the shoulders to keep awake, place
hands together and bow, strike metal gong , light an incense stick.
SHINTOISM
MODERN JAPAN
CHRISTIANITY
CHRISTIANITY (MIDDLE AGES) VS. BUDDHISM AND SHINTOISM
(FUEDAL)
FUEDAL JAPAN VS. MODERN JAPAN