1. 9.3 Development of Religious Denominations
Lauren Johnston
and
Ana Morales

2. Introduction
Buddhism spread from China to Japan but changed along the way
Three different denominations of Buddhism developed (Pure Land Buddhism, Lotus Sutra, Zen Buddhism)
Suffering is a part of life

3. Pure Land Buddhism Amida Buddha Created paradise in the west
His believers chant his name when the sun sets
Allowed freedom and happiness during a time of political disorder

4. Lotus Sutra Founded by Nichiren
He taught that the only truth was to be founded in the Lotus Sutra
He believed all other denominations were false

5. Zen Buddhism
Zen Buddhism taught that only physical and mental exercises would lead the awareness of nature
The Samurai approved of the discipline and physical exercise
They worked hard on seemingly impossible puzzles
They did not believe in logic

6. Conclusion Zen Buddhism greatly influenced the medieval Japan
It taught that if somebody was in a hurry they can not experience nature fully
Tea ceremony was influenced by Zen Buddism