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Buddhism is a non-theistic religion (no belief in a creator god), also considered a philosophy and a moral discipline, originating in India in the 6th and 5th centuries BCE. worldhistory.org/buddhism/ -in

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The Byodo-In temple under the fluted mountains on Oahu, Hawaii. Beautiful place to visit! -In In my Pictorem store now: pictorem.com/532021/Byodo%20In

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Buddhist monasteries have been part of the Japanese cultural landscape ever since the 7th century CE, and they remained both powerful and socially important institutions right through the medieval period. worldhistory.org/article/1423/ -in

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Buddhism was introduced to ancient Japan via Korea in the 6th century CE with various sects following in subsequent centuries via China. worldhistory.org/article/1080/ -in

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Buddhism is a non-theistic religion (no belief in a creator god), also considered a philosophy and a moral discipline, originating in India in the 6th and 5th centuries BCE. worldhistory.org/buddhism/ -in

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The Fujiwara Clan (Fujiwara-shi) was a powerful extended family group which dominated all areas of Japanese government during the Heian Period (794-1185). worldhistory.org/Fujiwara_Clan -in

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Buddhism was introduced to ancient Japan via Korea in the 6th century CE with various sects following in subsequent centuries via China. worldhistory.org/article/1080/ -in

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Buddhism was introduced to ancient Japan via Korea in the 6th century CE with various sects following in subsequent centuries via China. It was readily accepted by both the elite and ordinary populace because it confirmed the political and economic status quo, offered a welcoming reassurance to the mystery of the afterlife, and complemented existing Shinto beliefs. Buddhist monasteries were est...worldhistory.org/article/1080/ -in

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Byodo-in is a Buddhist temple complex at Uji, south of Kyoto, which was founded in 1052 CE by the important court official and regent Fujiwara no Yorimichi. The large Phoenix Hall is one of the finest surviving examples of architecture from the Heian Period (794-1185 CE) and is often referred to as the most beautiful building in Japan. Byodo-in is listed as a National Treasure of Japan and is a...worldhistory.org/Byodo-in/ -in

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