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The orthodox view is that Theravada Buddhism is the oldest form.
However there is serious evidence to suggest other older forms which once existed have how died out.
Recent manuscripts finds and by comparing old Chinese copies of the older Indian texts, we can safely assume there were other forms of Buddhism which have died out.
If one does serious study you see that even the date of Buddha's life time is disputed.
But we know definetly within 100-200 years the approximate time he lived. It was approximetly 300 years BC, but dont take that literally as different Buddhist countries have different dates.
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What were the major religions in ancient India?
The 2 Major religions of Ancient India is Buddhism and Hindus.
How did zen Buddhism happen?
Historically, when Buddhism was brought to ancient China it blended with Daoism to produce Zen Buddhism. .
Is Buddhism a ancient china religion?
Yes it was.
What were the religions in ancient India?
Hinduism and Buddhism
Was Hinduism or Buddhism more similar to ancient Egyptian religion why?
It is Hinduism because Hinduism and ancient Egyptian have many god that people wordship . Buddhism is all about negating desire and the ancient egyptain has no concept of asceticism
What were ancient China's religious beliefs?
Cofussionism & Buddhism
Did Hinduism spread like Buddhism?
Hinduism started in India, and is more ancient than Buddhism. Buddhism also started in India, but spread to china.
What two ancient civilizations had the most similar religious beliefs?
Probably the Buddhism and Christianity.
What was the role of women in ancient Buddhism?
hump each other
How did ancient India influences us today?
With their religion.
When was Buddhism started and where?
Buddhism started in ancient India in 563 BCE.by Siddhartha gautama in the 6th century BC
What is the same about Judaism Hinduism and Buddhism?
They are all very ancient religions.
