Buddha in the land of the Kami (7th - 12th centuries) /

Buddha in the land of the Kami [videorecording] : (7th - 12th centuries) / Films for the Humanities presents ; a co-production of Antenne 2 [and others] ; written and directed by Jean Antoine.

Begins with the creation myth of Japan and explains the origin and scope of the Kami concept; explains the arrival of Buddhism and how Buddhism and the Kami were assimilated; discusses the role of Chinese culture, style, and writing in Japanese culture; and demonstrates how the Japanese garden epito...

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Corporate Authors: Films for the Humanities (Firm), Société nationale de télévision en couleur "Antenne 2.", Films Media Group
Other Authors: Antoine, Jean (Screenwriter, Director), Lanchester, Robert (Narrator), Chevallay, Annie (Film editor), Ryohei, Hirose (Musician)
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities, ©2004.
Series:Japan past and present.
Subjects:
Japan > History > To 1185.
Japan > Civilization > Buddhist influences.
Japan > Civilization > Chinese influences.
Documentary films.
Television programs.

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