Heian period (jan 1, 794 – jan 1, 1185)
Description:
An emergence of new sects and schools of Japanese Buddhism. Although it had lost political influence compared to the previous period, new Buddhist temples were built across the nation in an attempt to spread the new types of Buddhism. Copied Chinese traditions in politics, art, and literature.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 794
jan 1, 1185
~ 391 years