Japanese amalgamation of Buddhism and Shint 014D; .
The hybridization began on Buddhism's appearance in Japan (mid-6th century AD), and the practice of building Shint 014D; and Buddhist shrines near each other developed in the 8th century. To separate the two religions, the government issued an edict in 1868 ordering Buddhist priests connected with Shint 014D; shrines either to be reordained as Shint 014D; priests or to return to lay life. Because the state religion was Shint 014D; , the government abolished Buddhist ceremonies in the imperial household. Nevertheless, most Japanese incorporate elements of both religions in their lives, celebrating life-related events (birth, coming of age, marriage) at Shint 014D; shrines but holding Buddhist funeral rites and memorial services.