Japan

There are two main types of Buddhism: Zen and Pure Land Buddhism.

The religion reflected what the nobles loved, elaborate rituals. Different forms of Buddhism evolved due to the love of elaborate rituals, and the lack of time and money for them.

Zen Buddhism: It was what the Samurai based their life on. Zen was everything, and nothing for a master. Someone must find their own meaning of Zen. Zen teaches emancipation from the outside world. Zen is about self-enlightenment. Zen Buddhists thought that faith and good behavior didn't lead to wisdom. Instead, you seek wisdom by meditation and self-discipline. Warriors adapted to this. As Zen Buddhism became popular among the warriors and they gained more influence, Zen Buddhism spread. Zen Gardens are places that people would go to meditate. They are made to imitate nature. http://www.wildsidegardens.com/berea/zen6.jpg

Pure Land Buddhism: It was very popular among Japan's people. It didn't involve special rituals. To achieve enlightenment, Pure Land Buddhists continuously chanted Buddha's name.