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5 Classics
K'ung Fu Tzu taught that people should adhere to these teachings.
Amaterasu
The Sun Goddess of Japanese mythology. Her story of creation is found in the Kojik, the oldest text in Japan. She is said to be the purest of pure of kamis because she was born from the purity of the highest of gods. Japanese emperors are said to have descended from Amaterasu.
Analects
A close expression of K'ung Fu Tzu's teachings, as described by his followers.
Ancestor worship
A practice, formed in China, that occurred during the Shang dynasty.
Bodhidharma
An Indian Buddhist monk who meditated until his arms and legs fell off, started the Ch'an School of Buddhism in China.
bodhisattva
One who is qualified to get enlightenment but postpones it in order to be reborn and help others get enlightenment also.
Bon/bon-po
The original religion in Tibet, prior to the arrival of Buddhism.
Bushido
The code of the samarai. A result of the influence of Zen Buddhism on the samarai.
Ch'an
Led by Bodhidharma. The practice of meditation in Chinese Buddhism. pg. 34
Ch'ing T'u
Pure Land Buddhism, led by Buddha Omito-fo (Amitabha). pg. 33
Chuang Tzu
Teachings found in the Zhuangzi. Pantheistic view of Tao. (Dao is EVERYWHERE.) pg 30
Confucianism
Led by K'ung Fu Tzu. Focused on right action and being. Education for everyone, not just the elite. Society to modeled after family structure. pg. 28
Dalai Lama
Religious leader in Tibet.
Dogen
The founder of the Soto School (Kamakura), believed in gradual enlightenment. HAIKU pg 43
Eisai
Founder of the Rinzai Shool (Kamakura). Believed in sudden enlightenment. Introduced tea drinking. Use of KOAN.
Guanyin
The bodhisattva of compassion (CHINA)
Haiku
A seventeen-syllable form of poetry developed in the Soto Zen school.
Heian
The period in which the Tendai and Shingon schools are established.
Honen
Founder of Jodo-Shu.
Jodo
Founded by Honen. Believed in questioning all the Buddhist rituals. Focus on Amida Buddha, rather than pay the monks. pg 42
Jodo-shin
Founded by Shinran. Follower of Honen's Jodo. Nembutsu not necessary for enlightenment.
K'ung Fu Tzu
Founder of Confucianism. Wandered throughout China for 30 years, to become dominant moral/political philosopher.
Kamakura
Sect of Buddhism, with both Pure Land (Jodo-shu/Jodo-shinshu) & Zen (Rinzai/Soto Schools) beliefs.
Kami
The Shinto concept of spirit found in all forms of life.
Kannon
The bodhisattva of compassion JAPAN
koan
A non-logical question used in Ch'an and Zen schools of Buddhism to help stop the rational mind. A question with no logical answer.
Kojiki
The origin story about the history of Japan and its people. SHINTO
Kukai
Founder of Shingon (True Word). Brought concepts of Tantra , fire ritual. pg 40
Lao tzu
The chinese sage who was born at the age of 64 with a full set of teeth and hair.
Lotus Sutra
Main text in Tendai Buddhism. The only way to reach enlightenment. So powerful that just saying its name would bring enlightenment.
Mahayana
Sect of Buddhism. Originated in India. pg 31
matsuri
Japanese festival
Meiji
Emperor prior to WWII.
Milarepa
The greatest yogi of Tibetan Buddhism.
nembutsu
the practice of chanting the name nembutsu, as seen in Pure Land school of Mahayana Buddhism.
Oracle Bones
Communicating with the spirits, as originated in the Shang dynasty. Burnt bones and read the cracks. Turtle shells and cow clavicles.
Padmasambhava
Indian Buddhist who travelled to Tibet. funded the Nyingma-pa school.
Pure Land
Rebirth in the PURE LAND is believed to be gained by chanting the name of Amida.
rinpoche/tulku
The term/name used in Tibetan Buddhism to refer to an incarnated teacher.
Rinzai
founded by Eisai. Believed in Sudden enlightenment. Branch of ZEN Kamakura school.
Saicho
Initiator of the Tendai school from China to Japan.
Shingon
The school of Japanese Buddhism that introduced the use of tantric practices, fire rituals, and talismans.
Shinran
founder of Jodoshin. Followed Honen. Married, despite nonmonklikeness of the behavior. Questioned the rituals of Buddhism.
Shinto
The way of the gods. Stress on purity, tradition. Commitment to family, clan, emperor
Nichiren
Believed and preached that he was a Bodhisattva born to bring unity in Japan.
Soka-Gakkai
Largest Buddhism, based on Nichiren
Soto
Kamakura School (ZEN), founded by Dogen. Followed Eisai. Gradual enlightenment. HAIKU
T'ien-T'ai/Tendai
founded by Saicho. Strongly nationalistic. For all Buddhists, not just monks.
Tai Ping
This rebellion was brought out because of the British influencing the Chinese with sex, drugs, alcohol, and Christianity. Strong dislike for all those not Chinese. Led to the Boxer rebellion.
Tao
the way of life
yantra
external image
yin/yang
a balance of opposites