Pure Land Buddhism and Zen Buddhism

Mrs. Tucker7th Grade World History/Honors

Cobalt Institute of Math and Science

Pure Land Buddhism and Zen Buddhism

• Pure Land Buddhism– One of the most important

sects of Buddhism in Japan.– Won many followers because

of its message of a happy life after death.

– Look to Lord Amida – Budda of Love and Mercy.

– Believed Amida had founded a paradise above the clouds.

– To get to the paradise one had only to have faith and chant the name of Amida.

• Zen Buddhism– Brought to Japan from

China during 1100’s.– Taught people could find

inner peace through self-control and a simple way of life.

– Bodies controlled through martial arts.

– Practiced meditation.– Appealed to the Samurai