Buddhism in China

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    technological innovation, it spread quickly, and was used for everything and bronze was soon insignificant. Life of Buddha, Confucius, and Laozi - 6th C B.C (beginning of Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism) The life of Buddha, Confucius, and Laozi each started a revolutionary new philosophy that are still followed today. Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism completely changed they way Chinese people think and operate. This event and the picture correspond with the key concept 1.2.II. Each of these

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    The Silk Road linked multiple countries for trade of ideas, culture, and items. The road stretched all the way from China to the Mediterranean introducing every territory to a new culture and products. It also created tension between the Han dynasty and the Xiongnu tribes. The war between the Xiongnu tribes and the Han dynasty introduced the idea of the road to the dynasty. Before the war, the emperor sent an emissary, Zhang Qian, to search for help in defeating the tribe. Through his

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    so many transformations and has been affected by many religions and dynasties. Many dynasties have adapted the ways of Confucianism, which state that there is a connection between humans and heaven. However, as time progressed, religions such as Buddhism and Daoism also adapted the ways of Confucianism, but they changed some of its ways, leading to new form of this learning. The Buddhists and the Daoists changed and adapted their philosophies based on Confucian views towards the universe and the

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    no connection of the two civilizations, no trade in commerce or culture. It was not until the second century BC that Europe and Eastern Asia interacted in a significant way. What is known as “The Silk Road” was established during the Han Dynasty of China, it was a network of trade routes that created a link between these two regions during this ancient world (ancient.eu). Though these routes have history prior to the Han Dynasty, this is when many historians see the routes in full practice. This time

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    Diffusion of Buddhism did not diffuse rapidly Asoka, the emperor of Magadhan Empire spread Buddhism through missionaries. Asoka’s son, Mahinda converted many leaders such as the king of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) which is said to be the longest and oldest tradition of practicing the religion Pataliputra was the counsel that spread the missionaries to convert In the first century, merchants along trading routes from India introduced Buddhism to China. From China, it spread to Korea, then to

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    dishes and regional specialties. Below is a selection the most popular food is Rice, sushi, Tempura, tofu, udon, soba, ramen, sashimi, curry, ton katsu and soon. The religion in Japan is variety. Shinto and Buddhism are Japan's two major religions. Shinto is as old as the Japanese culture, while Buddhism was imported from the mainland in the 6th century. the physical appearance of the Japanese

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    Buddhism establishment by Siddhartha Gautama, otherwise known as the Buddha, since in the late 6th century has expanded its influence originating from India expanding throughout the region. Imprinting itself within Asian societies leaving traces of its influence on their respective cultures practices and customs. From Buddhism many deities and Bodhisattva’s emerged, one of them is Bodhisattva Kannon. Throughout Kannon’s existence it has gone changes in it’s being from its purposes and appearance

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    Buddhism In Asia

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    How Buddhism Transcended Different Ages and Cultures of Asia However, regarding the history of Buddhism in Asia, the fact that there are sometimes differences in the appearances of people and events of as much as two hundred years suggests that what is more important are the ideas and philosophies of Buddhism rather than the precise historical accounts. Buddhism transcends ages and cultures in Asia. In fact, this must be its point of power because Buddhism has managed to transcend politics and ideology

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    Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism have influenced each other and have similar principles. For example, the wisdom, justice, courage, and moderation are considered the key concepts of Confucianism and Buddhism. Additionally, the leader of the Taoists faith and philosophy, Lao Tzi, had Buddhist and Confusion influences in his life that led to the development of Taoism. For example, Lao Tzi wrote Dao de Ching, which translates to “Book of the Way” and gives 81 ideas for wisdom, a key concept of Confucianism

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    Moral Subjectivism: Moral Subjectivism: ethical philosophical theory comes In several shapes, its most individualistic expression is ethical subjectivism, ethical subjectivism says that the standards for what is thought - concerning virtuously right or wrong is the people perceptions, opinions, experiences, inclinations, and their needs. Ethical subjectivism denies the existence of absolute, unchanging, universal moral standards. Instead, it views ethical values as being private, individual

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