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Emperor Kotoku replaces Shinto with Buddhism as the official state religion
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Religious events in feudal Japan
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When Minamoto Clan Yoritomo established himself as the kamakura shogun he had supreme military power in the country
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The first zen temple was built in Shofukuji
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Nichiren Shanin established the Nichiren school of Buddhism
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Mongols first attempt of invading Japan
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Mongols second attemp of invading Japan
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Guns first arrived in Japan along with trading ships from Portugal in 1542
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As the christian influence began to spread, Hideyoshi attempted to put a stop to it by having 26 christians crucified at Nagasaki to gain control of population.
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At this point of time, about 300,00 renounced there christianity as a result of persection. It is estimated about 3,00 christians were executed but many christians remained strong in belief, worshipping privately.
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Foriegn missionaires returned to Japan after the government lifted its ban
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The king Paekche of Korea sent a Buddha statue and copies of sutra to the japanese Emperor.
Buddhism is a religion that has no god but is a way of life