Pros And Cons Of Buddhism

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Buddhism Many religions were introduced to Japan, such as, Christianity, Roman Catholic, Islamic etc.The religion that was mostly followed throughout the culture was Buddhism. Buddhism was introduce to Japan in 538 C.E. In those days emperor Kimmei ruled Japan with his court nobles; controversy started over whether or not a religion like Buddhism should be accepted in Japan. The Mononobe and Nakatomi clans strongly opposed this new religion on the grounds that Japan already had its traditional and indigenous religion of Shinto. The Soga Clan favorite Buddhism they believe that It had much to offer their culture. Thus in the end ,despite the disputes that took place among the court nobles, the emperor deferred the matter to the Soga

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