This is the second part of an article concerning the ethical and doctrinal changes to Japanese Buddhism that occurred as a result of its centuries long, syncretistic connection to the indigenous religion of Shintō. The first part of this article, entitled “Counting the Cost of Buddhist Syncretism”, may be read here: http://www.jocbs.org/index.php/jocbs/article/view/186. While reading the first article is not required, its contents will nevertheless provide a helpful context for the events described in this article.
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Introduction 225 The background 228 Government measures directed towards Buddhism 229 Institutional Buddhism's response 233 Resolution of the conflict 235 Ongoing effects 239 The world's parliament of religions 240 Buddhist responses to domestic critics 241 Buddhist responses to Japanese expansion abroad 245 Conclusion 249
