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Who first spread Buddhism?

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What country did Buddhism spread to first?

India.


What was the king's name who spread Buddhism?

Asoka was the name of the king who spread Buddhism.


Did Buddhism spread fast in India?

Yes Buddhism spread fast in India.


Into what lands did Buddism spread?

Buddhism first spread throughout India. Then it spread into China. As it spread into China it spread into Sri Lanka and then to Southeast Asia. From China it spread into Tibet, Korea and Japan. As of now Buddhism is practiced in all of the continents except Antarctica, (unless of course a Buddhist happens to be visiting). Buddhism is most prevalent in Asia and least prevalent in Africa. Buddhism is the fastest growing religion in Europe and North America. So Buddhists now are everywhere


Where is Buddhism concentrated?

Physically Buddhism originated in India and spread first throughout Asia then to the rest of the world.


Where is Buddhism spread after India?

It first spread to China and Sri Lanka. From China it spread to Tibet, Japan and Korea. From Sri Lanka it spread to the rest of South East Asia.


Where did Buddhism spread in the centuries following the Buddha's death?

Buddhist missionaries spread the new faith, first to Sri Lanka.


Did Hinduism spread like Buddhism?

Hinduism started in India, and is more ancient than Buddhism. Buddhism also started in India, but spread to china.


When was buddhism spread?

Buddhism originated about 2500 years ago.


What did Asoka spread?

Buddhism


What did prince Shotoku spread?

Buddhism from China & Korea.


How wide spread is Buddhism in todays China?

Buddhism has spread to most of China but, there is no exact places known so far....