Religion in Japan had large importance over society during the medieval period. It controlled how people lived and did things, as well as provides balance and spirituality to them. Two dominant faiths during feudal Japan were Zen Buddhism, which taught the way to inner peace through self-control and meditation, and Shintoism, which taught that the gods (kami) were present in all aspects of nature and life. The leaders of society, including the Daimyo and Shogun, used religion to manage their people, as both religions focused on oneself and pleasing the spirits that were present around them. Both these religions are still existent in today’s society.
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