Buddhism in China

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    In the view of many, religion is entrenched and founded in what people believe. In the case of Buddhism, it is understood that it originated from the Indian systems of life. In the process of their trading activities, the Arab traders made it possible for the religion to spread to the other nations such as Japan and China. It is also important to note that the Buddhist faith originated from Buddha. In essence, the adherents of this faith confirm that the life subsisted and experiences borne by Buddha

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    In the 2,000 years of the Chinese dynasty system, China influenced many neighboring areas. There were many changes in China’s influence on neighboring areas in the years between 600 CE -1200CE, including who was in power of the tribute system because many nomadic groups were stronger than China and the increase of Buddhism in Japan because of China's influence; however, there were many continuities, such as the symbiotic relationship between China and the nomads because the nomadic groups provided

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    order to increase trade of silk, paper, and other goods across China, India, and Central East Asia. Many merchants, missionaries, and travellers have used this road for traveling and trading from one end to another. Whilst the trade and travel, there was a multicultural transmission between China and India. As there was the trade with goods, there were transferrals of philosophies, beliefs, art, and culture through the Silk Road. Buddhism, which is a major religion that originated from India, became

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    Buddhism has been the main religion of china for several thousands of years. In fact, Buddhism is an indispensable element of Chinese philosophy and literature. As we all know, Buddhism originated in India and first spread to China around 100BC. Nevertheless, (Mahayana) Buddhism in China separated itself from the mainstream Buddhism and created a new form of Bodhisattva precept instead of following the Indian Vinaya precept. In fact , the distinct Chinese history and culture played significant

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    resulting Buddhism. From the beginning of the Maurya Empire, Buddhism, respectively, to the north and south in two directions. South Buddhism (also known as the Ministry of the upper seat of Buddhism) spread through Ceylon to Southeast Asia, mainly in Southeast Asia, Indochina and other places. Northern Buddhism (also known as Mahayana Buddhism) arrived in Xinjiang through Kashmir, as early as the first century of the Eastern Han Dynasty Buddhism was introduced to China. Northern Buddhism was formally

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    over to learn more about Buddhism until he became confused and decided to go to the center of Buddhism, along the way he faced many difficulties, he decided to go back to China and share what he had learned. Buddhism began in India; it was founded by Siddhartha Gautama, a prince, born in Nepal. Siddhartha Gautama wandered around for awhile acting like a beggar to figure out why it was that

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    Spread Of Buddhism

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    In the first century China, a new ideology called Buddhism, originally in India, was introduced during the Han Dynasty through merchants from South and Central Asia. However Buddhism started becoming more popular after the fall of the Han Dynasty. Eventually leading into the Tang Dynasty, which started in 618 and ended in 907, Buddhism started to experience some problems. It had to compete with well-established philosophical and religious traditions such as Confucianism and Taoism. The influence

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    Buddhism is originated from India, however it seems that China has become the center of Buddhism with the rise of Tang, and the Chinese Buddhism have a profound influence on the development of Buddhism in East Asia. Although Buddhism was introduced to the Chinese people early in the Han Dynasty in the first century B.C., a couple of historical events in Tang Dynasty truly mark the prosperousness of Buddhism in China. During the early Tang dynasty, along with many other pilgrims, the monk

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    China and India have many differences and similarities in religious practices. Some religions including Buddhism is in both India and Chinas culture. The effects of China and India’s religious practices shape their culture and life today. China’s religion is very diverse. One of the first religions is Confucianism. The creator was named Confucius and is the belief of respect between elder and within the family. And when being good with each other will lead to peace. Legalism was also a major religion

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    religion of Buddhism was founded in India. Seven centuries later, the religion would find itself arriving in China in the midst of the Han Dynasty. In China, there were many different views of the religion as it arrived and spread throughout the country. There were two main responses to the religion. One response was that Buddhism could stand alongside other Chinese religions and philosophies such as Confucianism, as it could do a lot of good for China; while another view was that Buddhism had no place

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