2. The Beginning and The End Kyoto was originally Heian-kyo Marked the start of the Heianjidai(Heian period) 790’s until late 1100’s End of the Japanese classical history (as the military class begins)
3. Fujiwara Clan Powerful noble family Took over the emperor and his court Did intermarriages with the imperial family Hired samurai (making the military class more significant) Its authority ended when the new emperor, Go-Sanjo, stepped in
4. New Ideas from China Chinese writing used for literature Used to enhance the Japanese writing system Chinese influenced Buddhism broaden The ideas were made “more Japanese” to meet Japanese needs
5. The Spread of Buddhism Spread through 2 main schools of Japanese Buddhism: - Tendai: invented in China, based on the Lotus Sutra (Mahayana), founded by Saicho - Shingon: Buddhist thought, founded by Kukai Both monks (Saicho & Kukai) wished for support from the aristocrats concerning the religion Emperor Kammu was already a follower of Tendai Kukai successfully made the emperors after Emperor Kammuawed by Shingon
6. Court Life and Arts Symbolized by grace and beauty Emperor Kammu and his court had little political power Used their time to improve the arts and court ceremonies Court officials made poems, stories, and more The significance of artistic and romantic behaviors These were created during the Heian period: - KimigaYo - The Tale of Genji(MurasakiShikibu) - Iroha (Japanese poem)
7. War Between Clans The new emperor, Go-Sanjo, took over and made the Insei government TairaKiyomori became the new leader 2 powerful military clans (Minamoto & Taira) became powerful The 2 clans fought for dominance after Kiyomori’s death (the Gempei War) The Minamoto clan ended the war and gained victory MinomotoYorimoto became the new leader, became a shogun, and started a new government in Kamakura
