Feudal Japan

1185–1603 CE

Feudal Japan is the era of the shogun and samurai, and the beginning of Zen Buddhism

Kamakura Period

1185–133 CE

Military rule begins in this era of samurai and shoguns

Important terms and concepts

Kamakura period

Silk Painting

Amida Buddha

Pure Land Buddhism

Western Paradise

Genshin

Amida Buddha with a halo around his head in gold

Muromachi Period

1336–1573 CE

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