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Prior to the introduction of Buddhism, the most prominent religion of China was Taoism.
Prior to the introduction of Buddhism, the most prominent religion of China was Taoism.
Buddhism, which originated in ndia, was brought to China around the 1st century A.D.
Buddhism has it origin in China, but in the 6th Century it was introduce to Japan. The form of religion has impacted the lives of Japanese since its introduction.
Buddhism taught that people could escape their suffering by following its principles. As a result, many Chinese seeking peace and comfort became Buddhists.
Chinese chan buddhism was adopted as Zen Buddhism in Japan
The Tang emporer suppressed Buddhism to gain the wealth of the Buddhist monasteries. After this, Buddhism in China declined.
Buddhism was introduced to China from India around the first century AD, since the fourth century AD, it was widely spread and gradually became the most influential religion in China. Because of varied introduction time and channel as well as regional, historic and social backgrounds, Buddhism in China is divided into three branches, namely Chinese Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism and Pali Buddhism. At present, there are about 200,000 monks and nuns under these three branches. China has more than 13,000 Buddhist temples that are open to the public, 33 Buddhist colleges and nearly 50 types of Buddhist publications.
Buddhism first appeared in China under the Mongol control, now widely spread as the Yuen Dynasty. Kublai Kahn was the biggest proponent in Chinese History of bringing foreign ideas and religions to China.
Mahayana Buddhism.
Confucianism, Taoism, & Buddhism.