Historical Events from This Year 1279
Mongol Victory at the Battle of Yamen
The Battle of Yamen marked the end of the Song dynasty as Mongol forces overwhelmed the Song navy in a decisive engagement. Located in Guangdong province, this conflict was significant as it highlighted the Mongol Empire's dominance in China and their military prowess. The Song fleet, commanded by General Zhang Shijie, faced an enormous Mongol armada led by the Kublai Khan's forces, resulting in the annihilation of the Song naval power. This pivotal battle solidified Mongol control of China and led to the establishment of the Yuan dynasty.
Continue ReadingFoundation of Nichiren Shōshū Buddhism
In Japan, Nichiren Shōshū Buddhism was established by Nichiren Daishonin as a distinct sect. This development arose from the teachings of Nichiren, who emphasized the Sutra of the Lotus Flower as the central focus of practice. The newly founded sect aimed to propagate these teachings, which stressed devotion to the teachings of the Lotus Sutra and sought to offer both spiritual guidance and a path to enlightenment. The foundations of this branch significantly influenced Japanese Buddhism, cementing its paths toward dedicated practices.
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