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Post by Kage on Nov 16, 2012 3:58:43 GMT -5
During the Sengoku period in Japan, there were two primary religions practiced and accepted in society. Buddhism and Shintoism are still widely practiced today, but haven't significantly changed since this period.
Buddhism originated from the India sub-continent, before migrating all through Asia, becoming a significant and distinct religion in Eastern societies. Buddhism is the ideologies, beliefs and traditions that were taught by Siddhartha Guatama (or the Buddha, "the awakened one"). The particular school of thought from Buddhism that erupted in Japan during this period is known as Mahayana ("The Great Vehicle"), which specializes in the beliefs and traditions for becoming enlightened.
- Buddhism in Japan
Shintoism is more of a lifestyle and spirituality than anything which originated in Japan. The spirituality is heavily family oriented, with a system of traditions that focus on understanding the ancestors of Japan. Unlike most theologies, this spirituality does not profess to one particular being, but instead mythology, history, and folklore. The mythology, history and folklore often depicts spirits, demons (yōkai), and even deities who became such in the afterlife. There are different sects to Shintoism, that involve different types of beliefs, traditions and rites. It is worth noting that both Buddhism and Shintoism have coexisted in families all throughout Japan.
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