Japanese Buddhism and art

What first attracted the Japanese to Buddhism was the sophisticated text, art, architecture, moral codes, and writing. Buddhist art became very popular starting late 5th century. Types of Buddhist art are sculptures of Buddha, paintings and scroll paintings. Buddhist art is commonly symbolic and often very elegant, vibrant and colorful. The symbolism represents enlightenment and different qualities of nature. At a philosophical level, their art expresses the notion of impermanence (the fact that everything always changes.) All classic Japanese art, such as tea ceremony, calligraphy, poetry, Noh drama, and flower arranging is influenced by Buddhism. Buddhism also influenced architecture in Japan. There are thousands of Buddhist temples throughout Japan. They are usually made from wood and often without the use of nails. They also have curved roofs, huge Buddha statues and are surrounded by beautiful gardens. Truly places of beauty.

What first attracted the Japanese to Buddhism was the sophisticated text, art, architecture, moral codes, and writing. Buddhist art became very popular starting late 5th century. Types of Buddhist art are sculptures of Buddha, paintings and scroll paintings. Buddhist art is commonly symbolic and often very elegant, vibrant and colorful. The symbolism represents enlightenment and different qualities of nature. At a philosophical level, their art expresses the notion of impermanence (the fact that everything always changes.) All classic Japanese art, such as tea ceremony, calligraphy, poetry, Noh drama, and flower arranging is influenced by Buddhism. Buddhism also influenced architecture in Japan. There are thousands of Buddhist temples throughout Japan. They are usually made from wood and often without the use of nails. They also have curved roofs, huge Buddha statues and are surrounded by beautiful gardens. Truly places of