Horyu-ji Temple and Early Buddhist Influence on Japan.
This essay discusses how the Horyu-ji temple is widely recognised as a central part of Buddhism's influence on Japan. The paper traces the history of how the Buddhist temple was built during the first great influx of Chinese culture. Overall, the paper demonstrates how the construction of the temple was accompanied by the introduction of Buddhism into Japan from the continent. 5 pgs. 8 f/c. 8b.