Buddhism in Japan

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" Buddhism in Japan
It has been said that religions are not static. They are the result of shifting social, economic, and political changes. Sometimes religions themselves cause cultural change. They may challenge outdated ideologies and during processes of conflict become altered to more suit the needs of the people they serve. During stable historical periods, changes in religions may appear imperceptible, but during times of political or social upheaval, religious changes are more obvious, and, in fact, may outdistance changes in other areas of life.. The relationship between religion and culture is quite close, and it seems impossible to understand one without seriously studying the other. It is the purpose of this paper to discuss the early origins of Buddhism, particularly in the pre-Japan and Japan era, the affects of.."

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