Japanese Art and Buddhism: Nichiren and Dogan Zenji

Japanese Art and Buddhism: Nichiren and Dogan Zenji

Lee Jay Walker

Modern Tokyo Times

Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism (Taoism), and indigenous Shintoism have shaped Japan socially, religiously, and philosophically. However, when viewing the religious landscape, Buddhism and Shintoism dominate concerning places of worship and the natural binding of society.

Above is a stunning art piece by Kawatsura Yoshio (Negoro Raizan – artist’s name). He was born during the dynamic Meiji Period (1868-1912).