Exam 12: Japanese Traditions

By what name is Amitabha, the central buddha of the Pure Land tradition, known in Japan?

Shinran was the founder of the True Pure Land sect of Buddhism in Japan.

According to Japanese tradition, kami are capable of entering any object useful for exercising their power.

The Ise Grand Shrines in Japan are dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu.

Who founded the Rinzai sect of Zen in Japan after visiting China?

In 1637, around 25,000 Japanese peasants and samurai mounted an insurrection, in which, they used what symbol on their flags?

Since 19^th century, one of the primary texts for Shinto has been the Nihon Shoki.

What were the kami in Japanese tradition?

According to the Nihon Shoki, how did Buddhism first become established in Japan? Historically, how was Buddhism maintained in Japan for its first 150 years?

Where are the Grand Shrines of Amaterasu located?

According to recent scholarship, when and how did Shinto first emerge and what was its role in the Mieji restoration?

In what traditional Japanese festival are the spirits of the departed honoured?

What are some of the major elements of Nichiren's life that led to the development and spread of Nichiren Buddhism in Japan?

By the nineteenth century, Shinto was being advocated as the national faith of Japan.

What is the content of Arai Hakuseki's "Tidings from the West" (1709)?

Nichiren believed the Heart Sutra was an all-encompassing guide to secular and spiritual life.

A 4^th century CE account from the Chinese describes Japan as ruled by a female queen who used "black magic and witchcraft" to control the kami.

How have Japanese cultural expressions reflected religious influence? Explain with two examples.

Which major new Japanese religious movement traces its roots ultimately to the teachings of Nichiren?

What issue has led to a joint statement from, and example of rare cooperation between, the various schools of Japanese Buddhism?