Heian

Refers to the Japanese period and style that developed from 794 CE to 1185 CE, coinciding with the move of the capital to Heian (now Kyoto) and the rise of Tantric Buddhism imported from China.

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Heian
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
April 15, 2024