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Religions of Japan
Koehler Notes
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Religious Studies
11th Grade
04/04/2010

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What type of Buddhism did Zen develop as a part of?
Definition
Mahayana
Term
What is the most important experince in Buddhism?
Definition
Enlightenment
Term
What is the only way to discover the simple truths of life?
Definition
Through direct experience
Term
What does "Zen" mean?
Definition
Meditation
Term
How did the Buddha show his Zen characteristics? (story)
Definition
- He was teaching on a mountain
- Held up a flower b/c he was unable to explain a lesson with words
- Mahaksyapa understood what he meant through direct experience
- He was chosen as Buddha's successor
Term
Who brough Zen to China, When?
Definition
Bodhidharma
-520 AD
Term
What is Zen a mixture of?
Definition
Indian Buddhism
Chinese Taoism
Term
What is a Zen master in Japan called?
Definition
Roshi
Term
What does the Rinzai sect emphasize ?
Definition
The experience of awakening, or satori
Term
What spiritual exercise do Zen Buddhists use to bring about satori (awakening)?
Definition
Koan
Term
What does the Soto sect emphasize?
Definition
Zazen, or seated meditation
Term
Is it common for people to be involved in both sects?
Definition
Yes
Term
What does Zen rely on?
Definition
Direct experience of the truth
- It cannot be taught
Term
The Zen mind is the _____
Definition
Beginner's mind
Term
What is the Japanese term for enlightenment?
Definition
Satori
Term
What is a koan?
Definition
A puzzle designed to short-circuit the workings of the rational logical mind
Term
What does Zen free the mind from?
Definition
The bondage of the thoughts and feelings that entangle it
Term
What does zazen mean in Japan?
Definition
Seated meditation
Term
What does a person get whacked with is he is lacking concentration?
Definition
The encouragement stick
Term
How do monks and nuns get food?
Definition
beg in local villages
Term
Who has complete authority over his Zen disciples?
Definition
The roshi
Term
What is Zen primarily concerned with?
Definition
Social justice
- Lies at the heart of its teachings
Term
How long does Shinto date back to?
Definition
Prehistoric Times
Term
Where are Japanese weddings held?
Definition
Shinto shrines
Term
Where are Japanese funerals held?
Definition
Buddhist temples
Term
What is Shinto known for expressing?
Definition
Patriotism and their love of nature
Term
What is the Japanese term for gods and what do they include?
Definition
Kami
- Deities, Emperors, Natural Objects
Term
Who were the first Male and Female of Japan?
Definition
Izanagi
Izanami
Term
Who is the sun goddess, Shinto's most important deity?
Definition
Amaterasu
Term
What did Japan's emperor have to publicly give up after World War II?
Definition
His divinity
Term
How many gods do the Japanese say there are?
Definition
8 million
Term
What is the center of Shinto worship at home?
Definition
The Kamidana
Term
What does the kamidana include?
Definition
Names of ancestors
Statues of deities
Items brought from shrines
Term
How is a shinto shrine entered?
Definition
Through a gate called a Torii
Term
Where do the kami descend into during some ceremonies?
Definition
The kami body
- Only priests are allowed to see
Term
What is the most elaborate shrine of Shino?
Definition
The Grand Imperial Shrine at Ise
- Dedicated to Amaterasu
Term
What festival, held twice a year, is used to purify the people?
Definition
The Great Purification
Term
What does the most spectacular festival celebrate?
Definition
The New Year
Term
What do Shrine Shinto emphasize?
Definition
Ritual
Term
Sect Shinto often had what leaders?
Definition
Women
Term
Who was the Japanese emperor during World War II?
Definition
Hirahito
Term
Which religion has scriptures, which doesn't?
Definition
Zen has
Shinto doesn't
Term
Most important mountain in Japan?
Definition
Mt. Fugi
Term
Present emperor of Japan?
Definition
Akihita
Term
Which religion believes in the afterlife?
Definition
Shino
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