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Buddhism came to China during the 1st century CE. It was not welcomed by the established Confucians and Daoists because it was a foreign religion that taught the individual was more important than the whole of society. The Chinese eventually adopted Buddhism because it answered questions that the other two could not. These included where suffering came from and how to rid oneself of it. The "Four Noble Truths" of Buddhism are: 1) life is suffering; 2) the source of suffering is desire; 3) the cessation of desire can end suffering; and 4) the way to do this is to follow the 8 fold path. Later on, Mahayana Buddhism became very popular because it taught people that they could be taken into the Buddhist heavens if they only payed homage to various saviors like the Buddha and his helpers.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoBuddhism has arrived at China around 2nd Century. Mauryan emperor Aśoka the Great sent the royal monk Massim Sthavira to Nepal, Bhutan, and China to spread Buddhism around 265 BCE. Buddhism in China experienced acculturation process. Buddhism has been spread through Chinese culture. That's why Chinese accept Buddhism as part of their culture.
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∙ 11y agoThe Chinese government liked Buddhism because they told the chinese that they were going to reborn/rebirth.
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How did the return of confucianism affect chinese society and government?
because there was already Buddhism
How did Buddhism affect Chinese government?
almost most of chinese don't believe in the buddha,they just want to bribe buddha to bless them ,bring them lucky only the tibetans is true Believers.really base on the religion so Buddhism affect Chinese government nothing
Why did Chinese people embrace Buddhism during the Han government?
The reason was that it had a profound influence on traditional Chinese culture and thoughts. And has become one of the most important religions in China at that time.
What was the Government in China 1940s?
the Chinese government is like a company
What is the Buddhist region in China that's controlled by the communist government?
The Chinese government's control of Buddhism is not region based (although you may be referring to Tibet, a Buddhist part of China that is fighting for independence).Buddhism is one of the 5 religions officially recognised by the Chinese government, along with Islam, Taoism/Daoism Catholicism and Protestantism. Practice of any other religion in China is therefore illegal. All religious establishments are required to register with the government or risk being shut down and the organisers and participants punished.
How did the return of confucianism affect chinese society and government?
because there was already Buddhism
What is the religion practiced by Aryans called?
Chinese Buddhism Chinese Buddhism Chinese Buddhism Chinese Buddhism Buddhism
How did the return Confucianism affect Chinese society and government?
because there was already Buddhism
What two religions or philosophies Chinese Japanese Korean culture and government?
Buddhism and Hinduism
What two religions or philosophies shaped Chinese Japanese and Korean culture and government?
Buddhism
What is Han Buddhism?
It is a sect of Chinese Buddhism, derived from the pure, Indian Buddhism.
How did Buddhism affect Chinese government?
almost most of chinese don't believe in the buddha,they just want to bribe buddha to bless them ,bring them lucky only the tibetans is true Believers.really base on the religion so Buddhism affect Chinese government nothing
Do Chinese follow Buddhism?
A survey carried out in 2007 found that about 85% of Chinese follow Buddhism. The problem with surveys in China, especially on religion. is that it is not uncommon for people to hold more than one religion (Buddhism/Taoism). In addition the Chinese government tends to use surveys for its own purposes and biasboth the input and outcome. At one time government data indicated only 100 000 Buddhists in the country, present data may indicate in excess of 1 billion.
The Buddhism government?
There is no official Biddhist government, like for the Catholics there is the Vatican. There was the Dalai Lama who ws the spiritual leader. But when the Chinese took over Tibet, particularly Lhasa, the Dalai Lama(s) had to go into exile. Potala Palace which was the home of the Dalai Lama has now been converted to a museum by the Chinese gov't
Why did Chinese people embrace Buddhism during the Han government?
The reason was that it had a profound influence on traditional Chinese culture and thoughts. And has become one of the most important religions in China at that time.
Is the Chinese government like your government?
Nationalist China (Taiwan) maybe, but not the Chicom one (Chinese Communist).
What is Luoyang religion?
Chinese Chinese Buddhism, and the famed Buddhism sites are white horse temple, longmen grottoes and so on. Buddhism travel to Luoyang through the ancient silk road
