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Buddhism was among the cultural influences adopted by the
Hojo clan to lend prestige and an air of civility to their regime.
Namely Zen, a new religion shunned by the aristocracy in the
imperial capital of Kyoto, garnered considerable support
among the Hojos, with several regents demonstrating their
enthusiasm by founding temples and supporting religious
leaders. Among other religions which flourished during the
Kamakura period were Tendai, Shingon, Jodo (Pure Land),
Ritsu and Ji, some of which also gained the support of the
Hojos.
Nichiren Daishonin's life was directly impacted by the Hojo
family. Daishonin remonstrated with, was pardoned by or
suffered persecutions sanctioned by various Hojo Regents. He
also counted among his followers several members of the Hojo
clan.
Regents during Daishonin's lifetime included Hojo Yasutoki
(1183-1242), Hojo Tsunetoki (1214-1246), Hojo Tokiyori
(1227-1263), Hojo Nagatoki (1229-1264) and Hojo Tokimuni
(1251-1284).
Hojo clan to lend prestige and an air of civility to their regime.
Namely Zen, a new religion shunned by the aristocracy in the
imperial capital of Kyoto, garnered considerable support
among the Hojos, with several regents demonstrating their
enthusiasm by founding temples and supporting religious
leaders. Among other religions which flourished during the
Kamakura period were Tendai, Shingon, Jodo (Pure Land),
Ritsu and Ji, some of which also gained the support of the
Hojos.
Nichiren Daishonin's life was directly impacted by the Hojo
family. Daishonin remonstrated with, was pardoned by or
suffered persecutions sanctioned by various Hojo Regents. He
also counted among his followers several members of the Hojo
clan.
Regents during Daishonin's lifetime included Hojo Yasutoki
(1183-1242), Hojo Tsunetoki (1214-1246), Hojo Tokiyori
(1227-1263), Hojo Nagatoki (1229-1264) and Hojo Tokimuni
(1251-1284).
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