... will not hesitate to use punishments in the name of legalism. During the Ch'ing Dynasty, there were very little anti-social behavior yet it was not perfect. The White Lotus Rebellion tried to create an up-rise by supporting the former Ming Dynasty. But they were destroyed very quickly. Imperial Confucianism also emphasizes its values upon issues such as strong ... Oda ended the civil wars within Japan, uniting all the countries, and ending the ideals of shogun. Noburnage Oda took control over Japan, but he did not take over the position of the Shogun. It is not until thirty years later ...

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... new religion, Pure Land Buddhism, was having an increasingly influential effect during the Heian period. "The garden was seen as a place where beautiful pavilions stood among large ponds full of lotus flowers. The idea of paradise was central to the whole sect [also] the emphasis was on immortality in this paradise and the longevity of life- (Davidson, p.21). The garden of ... of movement for the eye. One can realize the importance of harmony and design of the garden as each stone is carefully placed in their own positions. Each factor "position, height, and color "is taken into account...

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