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In the early centuries of the Common Era, the people in various parts of Southeast Asia came to know of Buddhism as a result of increased contact with the Indian merchants who had come to the region to trade. These merchants not only established trading stations in Southeast Asia, but also brought their religions and cultures with them.
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∙ 11y agoBuddhism is an effort to reform Hinduism, as much as Protestantism is an effort to reform Catholicism. So the main reason why Buddhism spread would have been discontent with the abuses of Hinduism, specifically the Hindu Caste System.
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King Ashoka's Missonieries, other missonieries,traders and people from india travelling outside India,Buddhist preachers and teachers like Guru rinpoche and BodhiDharma.
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∙ 11y agoKing ashoka, Bodhidharma and guru Rinpoche.
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∙ 13y agoActually smart one, it was Asoka who spread Buddhism ;P
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∙ 12y agoAsoka spread Buddhism from India to China and South East Asia.
This is the first question I've answered for anyone on Answers, so thanks for being the first. ;)
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∙ 10y agoashoka
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Which inian leader sent missionaries to spread Buddhism to china and other parts o Asia?
The spread of Buddhism begins when Emperor Ashoka sent missionaries to India during the third century BC. This mission became a success and later on becoming the center of Buddhism.
What did the missionaries do in China?
spread Buddhism
How did Buddhism and Hinduism and other ideas spread from India to other places?
Asoka sent missionaries to spread Buddhism and Hinduism spread because poets started writing hymns of praise to the gods Vishnu and Shiva.
What religion was spread by Asoka's missionaries?
Buddhism
Who did the send to spread the religious beliefs of Buddhism?
missionaries
What role did missionaries play in spreading Buddhism?
Missionaries had to travel to distant lands to spread Buddhist teachings.
How do Buddhist spread their religion?
Missionaries had to travel to distant lands to spread Buddhist teachings.
Where did Buddhism spread in the centuries following the Buddha's death?
Buddhist missionaries spread the new faith, first to Sri Lanka.
Who is the Indian ruler who spread Buddhism to eastern Asia?
Siddhartha Gautama,is the founder of Buddhism,but is commonly known as Buddha.
Does Buddhism have missionaries or organizations?
Buddhism does have organizations mostly in the way of monasteries. They don't have missionaries as such but monks do got to places where there is an interest in Buddhism.
Who is said to have helped spread Buddhism?
King Asoka who sent messengers to many countries e.g. Sri Lanka, about Buddhism.
What are the three major missionary religions?
The three major missionary religions are Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism. These religions actively seek to spread their teachings and beliefs to people around the world through missionary activities, preaching, and conversion efforts.
