It is a matter of debate among historians as to who brought Buddhism to China. Some European historians say Ashoka sent the royal monk Massim Sthavira into China around 265 BCE; others assert that Li Fang and seventeen other missionaries arrived in China during the Qin dynasty. Trading during the Silk Road period encouraged the spread of Buddhism, but scholars debate whether it was more prevalent on the land or sea routes.
a belief that was mainly found in india
Zen Buddhism is the Japanese word for the school of Buddhism coming from China known as Ch'an. Ch'an is the Chinese word for the school of Buddhism coming from India known as Dhyana.But generally speaking, one can say that Zen Buddhism was founded in China.
Zen Buddhism is the Japanese word for the school of Buddhism coming from China known as Ch'an. Ch'an is the Chinese word for the school of Buddhism coming from India known as Dhyana.But generally speaking, one can say that Zen Buddhism was founded in China.
Around 500 BC (found it in 7th grade history book)
Buddhism is found mainly in Asia, and is mainly practiced in Bhutan, China, and India. Buddha was born in India, now Nepal as a prince. And his original name was Siddhartha Gautama.
The Tang emporer suppressed Buddhism to gain the wealth of the Buddhist monasteries. After this, Buddhism in China declined.
It originated in India, but spread to Tibet, China and Central Asia from there. Today, Mahayana Buddhism is found predominantly in China, Vietnam, Korea and Japan. Tibetan teaching branched off into Mantrayana.
Hinduism started in India and is the predominant religion there, to this day. Buddhism also started in India and spread to China. Although there are still practicers of Buddhism in India, it is predominantly practiced in China.
Confucianism, Taoism, & Buddhism.
Mahayana Buddhism.
no,china is a Buddhism country.
Buddhism