How does Chinese Buddhism differ from Confucianism, Taoism and Mohism? Is the Tao Te Ching Buddhist? What is the difference in Taoism and Confucian thought? What is the difference between Taoism, Confucianism, and Legalism? What is the difference between Shinto and Taoism? What does the ...
We tend to focus on the differences across traditions – the boxes one checks on the census, the differences between Christianity and Buddhism, say. But the more important differences may be within traditions. It seems to me that on many of the most important questions – Should we live ...
Temples and shrinesare two of the most common historical buildings you will find while visiting Japan. But how do you tell the difference between the two? In the simplest terms,temples are Buddhist, whileshrines are Shinto. Temples have a large incense burner and many Buddhist statues, and may...
Cultural differences lie at the heart of economic tensions between Japan and the US. While previous research has emphasized these differences through comparative analysis, an in-depth perspective of what drives Japanese culture is lacking. Analysis of writings on Shinto, Buddhism and Conficianism ...
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At some points in history, some temples were built on shrines, and vice-versa, which is why it’s not surprising that the lines between Buddhism and Shintoism can be blurry. The sprawlingKiyomizu-dera in Kyoto, for one, has a shrine on its premises. ...