Question

Why did Zen Buddhism appeal to samurai more than Pure Land Buddhism?

A. Bushido stated Zen Buddhism was stated as the superior religion.
B. Zen Buddhism encouraged self-discipline, which samurai also valued.
C. The Taika Reforms essentially banned Pure Land Buddhism altogether.
D. Pure Land Buddhism was considered the religion of the lower classes so it was below the samurai.

Answer 1

The answer would be A

Answer 2

i think the answer would be a