🔥The Heian Period in Japan witnessed a religious clash between Shinto and Buddhism.
📚Tendai and Shingon were two popular Buddhist sects during this period.
💥Shinto worshipped spirits called kami, while Buddhism denied their existence.
🧘♀️Tendai focused on the study of sacred texts, while Shingon emphasized rituals and experiences.
⚔️Warrior monks called Sohei protected the powerful Buddhist temples in Heian Japan.
What was the main difference between Shinto and Buddhism in the Heian Period?
—The main difference was Shinto's belief in spirits called kami, which were not recognized in Buddhism.
What were the two popular Buddhist sects during this period?
—The two popular Buddhist sects were Tendai and Shingon.
What did Tendai and Shingon focus on?
—Tendai focused on the study of sacred texts, while Shingon emphasized rituals and experiences.
Who protected the Buddhist temples in Heian Japan?
—Warrior monks called Sohei protected the Buddhist temples in Heian Japan.
Was Shinto or Buddhism more popular among the common people in Heian Japan?
—Shinto beliefs remained strong among the common people in Heian Japan.
00:00In the Heian Period, there was a religious clash between Shinto and Buddhism.
02:55The two popular Buddhist sects during this period were Tendai and Shingon.
05:10Shinto worshiped spirits called kami, while Buddhism denied their existence.
07:58Tendai focused on the study of sacred texts, while Shingon emphasized rituals and experiences.
09:35Warrior monks called Sohei protected the powerful Buddhist temples in Heian Japan.
