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The Influence of Chinese and Korean Culture on Early Japanese Society

Explore the profound impact of Chinese and Korean customs, beliefs, and ideas on Japan during the early centuries. Led by Prince Shotoku, Japan's early rulers adopted Buddhism and other cultural elements, fostering a rich societal transformation. Learn how written language evolved from Chinese scripts to a unique Japanese style, reflecting social classes. Discover the rise of different Buddhist practices, such as Pureland and Zen Buddhism, and delve into cultural arts like origami. This synthesis of cultures played a crucial role in shaping modern Japan.

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The Influence of Chinese and Korean Culture on Early Japanese Society

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  1. Do Now • Finish Prince Shotoku X-Rays (ten minutes)

  2. Prince Shotoku • He wanted more power for himself like the Chinese emperor had which made the people angry. • Made his people follow Buddhism (desire = bad) • He took the people’s land making the first step toward feudalism.

  3. China and Korea Influence Japan How did Chinese and Korea ideas, beliefs, and customs influence Japan?

  4. I. Chinese Influence • much of Japan’s society was based on China’s. • Ideas spread through Korea and then into Japan. • By the 500s, rulers send officials to learn from Chinese and Korean culture. • They invited people from China and Korea to move to Japan.

  5. Chinese Influence (through Korea) • Buddhism (originally from India) • Rice • Divine Emperor (descended from God) • Love of Nature • Writing

  6. Writing • Japan only had spoken language. So the written language was brought over from China. • At first, Japanese wrote in Chinese, then they used Chinese symbols to write down their own language. • Poetry was very popular. • The Japanese needed their own style to help break away from China. • Eventually Japanese writing spilt into two different styles. • Rich and well educated wrote in Chinese • Women and lower classes wrote in Japanese.

  7. Buddhism It came from China Encouraged by Prince Shotoku. Japan made it into two different types.

  8. Buddhism in Japan • PurelandBuddhists chanted the Buddha’s name to help clear their minds. • Popular with lower classes

  9. Zen Buddhism

  10. Zen Buddhism Basics • Followed mostly by the upper classes. • Practiced self-discipline and meditation to reach enlightenment. • Discipline and honor were focused on more book learning.

  11. Zen Gardens • Zen put a heavy focus on meditation. • You must clear your mind and be calm to do so. • Garden must have a simple layout. • Some used only rocks and sand.

  12. Origami • art of paper folding. • Invented in China. • Japan learned of it later and built legends around it. • “if you build 1,000 cranes your wish will be granted”

  13. Homework • Read Chapter 8.1 • Chapter 8.1 Assessment #1b, 3a, and 3b.

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