rejection of Buddhism; expulsion of Buddhism
Historical term referring to movements or policies aimed at suppressing or eliminating Buddhism, especially in the context of the Meiji period's haibutsu kishaku.
The anti-Buddhist movement of the Meiji period dealt a severe blow to Buddhism.
abolish Buddhism, destroy Shakyamuni; anti-Buddhist movement of the early Meiji era
Standard kanji spelling for the historical concept of anti-Buddhist movements.
Compound of 廃 (hai, 'abolish') and 仏 (butsu, 'Buddha/Buddhism'). The term emerged in the context of anti-Buddhist thought in Japan, particularly during the Meiji era.