Buddhism was a religion that spread during the sixth century. Buddhism's fundamental belief was about life without suffering. This religious principle appealed to many including those in lower socioeconomic classes; however, Buddhism was not popular with some Chinese dynasty emperors. There were common reasons for Buddhism's popularity as well as its unwelcomed presence among some Chinese emperors. Buddhism was admired by many for copious reasons. People of the lower classes were known throughout the eras of historical time as slaves and people of misery. Buddhism appealed to them as a message to leave their suffering and have peaceful and meaningful lives. People believed that the consistent practice of Buddhism promised them eventual Nirvana
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He stated the Buddhism was a cult of the barbarian peoples that didn't speak Chinese and who wore clothes of a different fashion. Buddhism did not follow Chinese law nor recognize familial relationships. Similarly, Tang Emperor Wu in his Edict on Buddhism in Document 6 stated that Buddhism wears out the strength, pilfers people's wealth and causes people to abandon their lords and parents. Both Han Yu and Tang Emperor Wu believed that Buddhism was an evil to be rooted out and should be …show more content…
The emperors didn't favor the Buddhism religion because it was a contradiction to historical Chinese teachings and laws. As the people of the Chinese dynasty practiced Buddhism the very essence of the emperor's control over the people was at risk which created a state of uncertainty for the Chinese rulers. A Sudra in the Han Dynasty wrote in his journal about whether to convert to Buddhism or stay where he was. He stated, "I am thinking on whether to switch to Buddhism or not because of my families well being. On one hand the religion offers a peaceful state but doesn't teach about the Chinese principles which I would like my children to know and understand." This man's conflict is a good example of the differences in the responses to the spread of Buddhism in
He stated the Buddhism was a cult of the barbarian peoples that didn't speak Chinese and who wore clothes of a different fashion. Buddhism did not follow Chinese law nor recognize familial relationships. Similarly, Tang Emperor Wu in his Edict on Buddhism in Document 6 stated that Buddhism wears out the strength, pilfers people's wealth and causes people to abandon their lords and parents. Both Han Yu and Tang Emperor Wu believed that Buddhism was an evil to be rooted out and should be …show more content…
The emperors didn't favor the Buddhism religion because it was a contradiction to historical Chinese teachings and laws. As the people of the Chinese dynasty practiced Buddhism the very essence of the emperor's control over the people was at risk which created a state of uncertainty for the Chinese rulers. A Sudra in the Han Dynasty wrote in his journal about whether to convert to Buddhism or stay where he was. He stated, "I am thinking on whether to switch to Buddhism or not because of my families well being. On one hand the religion offers a peaceful state but doesn't teach about the Chinese principles which I would like my children to know and understand." This man's conflict is a good example of the differences in the responses to the spread of Buddhism in