Religion
Shinto and Buddhism were the most common religions in Japan.
Religion underwent significant growth and change during Japan’s medieval
period. The major Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines controlled estates.
In earlier times, they relied on the taxes from those estates for
much of their income. Samurai, however, started interfering with temples
to collect tax income. As estate taxes became unreliable.
religious houses needed to find sources of income. Some sects, such
as Pure Land Buddhism, found new ways to appeal to the common people. Others,
such as Zen, gained popularity among the warriors.
Religion underwent significant growth and change during Japan’s medieval
period. The major Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines controlled estates.
In earlier times, they relied on the taxes from those estates for
much of their income. Samurai, however, started interfering with temples
to collect tax income. As estate taxes became unreliable.
religious houses needed to find sources of income. Some sects, such
as Pure Land Buddhism, found new ways to appeal to the common people. Others,
such as Zen, gained popularity among the warriors.