Such transformation of pre-Buddhist beliefs also explains the popularity of movements like Japanese Pure Land Buddhism under Hōnen and Shinran, even though in their teachings they opposed animism.
Transformasi semacam itu dari kepercayaan pra-Buddha juga menjelaskan popularitas gerakan-gerakan seperti Buddhisme Tanah Murni Jepang di bawah Hōnen dan Shinran, bahkan meskipun dalam ajaran-ajaran mereka, mereka menentang animisme.