In Buddhist architecture, this style is called 'daibutsuyo' (the style of architecture introduced from China), while the new style of Buddhist architecture later introduced by a Zen sect was called 'zenshuyo.'
仏教建築では、この様式を大仏様（だいぶつよう）といい、のちの禅宗と共に伝わった、新しい仏教建築様式を禅宗様（ぜんしゅうよう）という。