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How Does Buddhism In Japan Use Confucianism

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It is not hard to find those in Asia that use Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism simultaneously in their lives. In Japan, located in East Asian, the mix of Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism can be seen. Japan has Shinto, but also with that it is easy to find Buddhist temples and people who follow Buddhist teachings. Confucianism can also be found in Japan but in a different form than Buddhism and Shinto. In Japan, Confucianism is an influence on the values the people holds (Elwood & McGraw, 215). This mean, instead of many shrines or places of worship, Confucianism lies within things like ethics, loyalty, or obligation. Shinto, Confucianism, and Buddhism are also seen in Japanese politics. This is similar to other Asian countries like China.
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