Heian Buddhism

Target entity: Heian Buddhism
Context triple: [Shinzei, culturalContext, Heian Buddhism]

• A. Shingon Buddhism
  Shingon Buddhism is a major esoteric school of Japanese Buddhism, founded by Kūkai, that emphasizes mystical rituals, mantras, and mandalas to achieve enlightenment in this very life.
• B. Tendai Buddhism
  Tendai Buddhism is a major Japanese Buddhist school that emerged in the Heian period, known for its inclusive doctrine centered on the Lotus Sutra and its significant influence on later Japanese Buddhist traditions.
• C. Japanese Tendai school
  The Japanese Tendai school is a major Buddhist tradition that developed on Mount Hiei, synthesizing diverse doctrines—especially the Lotus Sutra—into a comprehensive system that deeply influenced Japan’s religious and cultural history.
• D. Kegon school
  The Kegon school is a major tradition of Japanese Buddhism rooted in the Huayan philosophy, emphasizing the interpenetration and mutual dependence of all phenomena.
• E. Nichiren Buddhism
  Nichiren Buddhism is a Japanese Buddhist tradition founded by the monk Nichiren that centers on chanting the title of the Lotus Sutra as the primary path to enlightenment and social transformation.
• F. None of above. chosen
• G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.

Target entity: Heian Buddhism
Target entity description: Heian Buddhism refers to the form of Japanese Buddhism that flourished during the Heian period (794–1185), characterized by the prominence of Tendai and Shingon esoteric traditions at the imperial court and their deep integration with aristocratic culture.

• A. Shingon Buddhism
  Shingon Buddhism is a major esoteric school of Japanese Buddhism, founded by Kūkai, that emphasizes mystical rituals, mantras, and mandalas to achieve enlightenment in this very life.
• B. Tendai Buddhism
  Tendai Buddhism is a major Japanese Buddhist school that emerged in the Heian period, known for its inclusive doctrine centered on the Lotus Sutra and its significant influence on later Japanese Buddhist traditions.
• C. Japanese Tendai school
  The Japanese Tendai school is a major Buddhist tradition that developed on Mount Hiei, synthesizing diverse doctrines—especially the Lotus Sutra—into a comprehensive system that deeply influenced Japan’s religious and cultural history.
• D. Kegon school
  The Kegon school is a major tradition of Japanese Buddhism rooted in the Huayan philosophy, emphasizing the interpenetration and mutual dependence of all phenomena.
• E. Nichiren Buddhism
  Nichiren Buddhism is a Japanese Buddhist tradition founded by the monk Nichiren that centers on chanting the title of the Lotus Sutra as the primary path to enlightenment and social transformation.
• F. None of above. chosen