Which sect of buddhism in japan promoted self control, meditation, and martial arts?
a.
zen
c.
both a and b
b.
pure land
d.
none of these

 a. Zen Buddhism

Explanation: Buddhism is one of the religions, which is widespread and represented in Asia, although it is also present in other parts of the world. Its roots are drawn from Hinduism, founded by Siddhartha Gautama. One of the basic doctrines of Buddhism, which is characteristic of every sect of Buddhism, is that this life is suffering and that the path to nirvana represents the end of suffering. Thus, Zen Buddhism represents a sect that has the characteristic of meditation, self-control, as a means of achieving spiritual peace and balance, rather than ritual worship, and study of scriptures.

b. parliament was weaker than the monarchy.

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