Ryobu Shinto

/ riːˈəʊbuː /

noun

1. a fusion of Shinto and Buddhism, which flourished in Japan in the 13th century

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ryobu Shinto¹

from Japanese ryō bu literally: two parts

Example Sentences

These shrines belong to the famous period of Ryobu- Shinto, when the ancient faith, interpenetrated and allied with Buddhism, adopted the ceremonial magnificence and the marvellous decorative art of the alien creed.

From Project Gutenberg