Buddhism in China

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    religious landscapes in China and Japan? Discuss two specific examples of Buddhist adaptation in each country (four examples total). Be sure to give sufficient information about the existing religious landscapes to make your discussion of each example meaningful. Buddhist traditions recognized that the establishment of the monastery and abstinence, and they also recognize that the effectiveness of family life, and the benefit of the Chinese family if they believe in Buddhism; as they thought that

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    ancient times China has been a multi-religion country because of the vase size. China is well known for Buddhism and Yin and Yang along with a few other. China also well known for Confucianism, even though it is not the religion of the Chinese people it is greatly supported and became a guiding ideology for feudalism. Buddhism has developed into being the main religion in China. Buddhism was introduce in China around 2,000 years ago during the Han Dynasty, even though during that time China was deeply

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    event in the cultural exchange between China and India because their experiences of pilgrimages have significant effects on not only development of Buddhism in China as well as cultural exchange between China and India. Faxian and Xuanzang actively participated in various Buddhist activities in India. Their travel experiences were maintained in detailed records of their precious books, which are preservation of valuable historical information such as Ancient Buddhism, geography and social customs in order

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    After its spread into China during the first century CE, Buddhism received several responses and perspectives over the course of the centuries that followed. Initially, people began to accept Buddhism when it was first introduced because they wanted stability after the collapse of the Han Dynasty during 220 CE as it promoted security. As time went on, people began to see the faults of Buddhism as imperial structure was restored in China during the Sui and Tang Dynasties around 570 CE, along with

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    In classical India, the religion of Buddhism was formed in reaction to the strict ways of Hinduism. Many people, mainly lower class, converted to seek a better life and be enlightened more efficiently. This new religion made its way to China where much of its population converted through trade and missionaries. The conversion of Buddhism in China caused many effects of the spread of Buddhism because of its influential impacts from 300 to 900 CE which are influencing the government, caused some people

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    provided ideas that better “prepared” China and the Far East for the coming of Buddhism than Taoism.” According to this claim, Confucianism paved the way for the new and upcoming belief of Buddhism. But it also stated that Confucianism better prepared China and the Far East for Buddhism better than Taoism. This statement is essentially correct due to the shared similarities of Confucianism and Buddhism, as well as the stark differences between Taoism and Buddhism. One of the most important aspects

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    because of their ability to think and to create. When man evolved to form societies or countries, when they need to understand better the world around them, religions were created naturally. Buddhism, as one of the three most important religions on earth, was originated from India. Later on, it was introduced to China and was widely accepted by the Chinese through a long period of hard time. Similarly, the history of the United States is also closely linked with religions. The first colonists in America

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    Although Buddhism began in India, it gradually transferred to China in the 200's. There, it was met by mixed reviews in all classes. Some dynasties preferred its philosophy and promise of afterlife to the rigid Confucian ideals that were previously imposed although the Chinese turned to Buddhism for it promises of eternal enlightenment during times of hardship and invasion, the period that followed led to many attempts to reconcile the religion with the traditional Confucianism, increasing many views

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    At first, Buddhism received positive responses (Documents 2 and 3) and indifferent responses (Documents 1 and 5), with the Chinese encouraging and defending its customs/beliefs during times of political and social unrest because it offered relief towards the Chinese people and prevented further chaos. Later, Buddhism received negative and unfavorable scrutiny (Documents 4 and 6) after the Tang dynasty was established since it blamed Buddhism for social/political problems because Buddhism rejected

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    Originally Buddhism was accepted by the Chinese people and so were the majority of it’s policies, however over the centuries scholars noticed the absence of Buddhism in ancient texts therefore it was blamed for the social and political problems of China. During a time when there was no imperial authority Buddhism was popular, but after the Empire reemerged Buddhism was faced with opposition. Throughout Chinese history there has been little assimilation of other cultures. Confucian scholars opposed

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