Question

What led the growth of buddhism in japan?

Answer 1

In modern times, Japan's most popularschools of Buddhism are Pure LandBuddhism, Nichiren Buddhism, ShingonBuddhism and Zen. As of 2008, approximately 34% of the Japaneseidentify as Buddhists and the number has been growing since the 1980s, in terms of membership in organized religion.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Kamakura Period (1185–1333) Additionally, it was during the Kamakura period that the influential monk Nichiren began teaching devotion to the Lotus Sutra. ... Nichiren Buddhism established the foundation of Japanese Buddhism in the thirteenth century.