Many Chinese peoples originally accepted Buddhism and defended its policies (docs 2, 1, 3, 5). Between 220 C.E. and 570 C.E, after the collapse of the Han Dynasty, China experienced a period of political instability and disunity which resulted in the gradual increase in Buddhist converts. Consequently, Buddhism served as a shelter for Chinese citizens during a politically uncertain and chaotic time. Zhi Dun's argument supporting Buddhism was justified by the current political leaders’ inability to be trusted to provide security (doc 2). This led many Chinese citizens to turn to other worldly practices, especially ones that make sense of meaningless suffering and provide a reward in an afterlife.…
During the spread of Buddhism into China starting in first century C.E up to the ninth century C.E, responses to the spread of Buddhism varied. Many believed in the faith while some, Confucianists, argued that buddhism was outlandish. Considering that all the documents were written from the perspective of high class scholars, the plea from the majority of the population, the lower class, remains unclear. Documents 2 and 3 discuss the inner workings of the religion while bearing a positive outlook on Buddhism. Document 3 shines a light on both sides of the spectrum; the author makes a supportive stance by giving reasonable explanations to the common counter arguments on Buddhism during first century C.E.…
In the first century CE, as Buddhism spread from India to China, it ended with many results. The people living during this time had to deal with displeasure from the government, and the government not supporting the acceptance of their religion. The spread of Buddhism resulted in many positive and negative ways. Many people were unhappy, and others we're happy. Buddhism, however was founded in India and brought to china with a time span of 6 centuries.…
As Buddhism spread from India to China beginning the first century C.E., it was met with many mixed responses. Many Chinese accepted Buddhism and defended it’s policies while others scrutinized its absence from past texts for political and social problems. However, others remained neutral wishing to meld the aspects of the belief system in china to create a unique Chinese culture. Documents 4 and 6 scrutinize and discourage the spread of Buddhism throughout china while documents 2 and 3 defend and support it. Documents 1 and 5 neither encourage nor discourage the religion’s spread but provide a 3rd perspective on how it should be handled.…
In addition, the Chinese and the Romans absorbed foreign religions into their regions. Buddhism was introduced to China by Central Asian traders, and though it provided people with the stability that they desired, it was only practiced modestly. When Christianity began in Rome, it spread slowly until it gained support from the emperors, which boosted the spread into the rest of the region. The view of gods differed between the Chinese and the Romans. Though the Chinese believed that their emperors ruled by the Mandate of Heaven, there was no emphasis on a higher power that was thought to be revolved…
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.…
Buddhism originated in the Himalayas, India, from there it spread along trade routes in particular the silk road. Merchants and missionaries from India spread Buddhist beliefs along their travels. All before 600 CE Buddhism reached China, Japan, Korea, and South East Asia. 8. Confucianism began in the warring States period and was founded by Confucius.…
In 312, Shi Le had adopted the Buddhist religion from a renowned Indian monk, Buddhojinga, who had come to Luoyang (the capital of Later Zhao) in 310 (Corradini, 2006, p.188). Sinologist Arthur Wright has proposed the mostly likely reason for the rapid growth of Buddhism. He stated that: “its ethic was universalistic, applicable to men of all races, times, and cultures; it thus seemed the very thing to close some of the social fissures that plagued these regimes and to contribute to the building of a unified and pliable body social” (Yang, n.d, p.30). Due to the patronage of Shi Le, Buddhist monasteries were established in China for the first time (Corradini, 2006,…
Not only was Buddhism spread throughout the Tang Dynasty, two versions of it did as well. The most prominent type of Buddhism that spread in China was Mahayana, which went above Theravada in popularity according to document 1. As Zhi Dun, a Chinese scholar in 350 CE, says, Buddhism was appealing to people in China because people who followed its teachings would have an enlightened spirit and would enter nirvana (document 2). Zhi Dun was a confidant of Chinese aristocrats when Buddhism was widely accepted. Because of this, he would obviously have an inclination to promote Buddhism which would make this document less reliable.…
The Haunted Monastery is a mystery novel, which also depicts the differences between Daosim, Confucianism and Buddhism in ancient China. After Judge Dee and his three wives are stranded in the mountains of Han-yuan in the midst of a violent storm whilst travelling home, they have no choice but to spend the night in an old, notoriously peculiar, Daoist monastery. The novel describes Judge Dee’s adventure in attempting to solve a bizarre mystery: the murders of three innocent, young women, and the former Abbot. Throughout the novel, the distinct aspects of Confucianism, Daoism and Buddhism are portrayed through various characters and events that take place during Judge Dee’s unforgettable night. Judge Dee’s night concludes with the shocking discovery that the brutal murderer and the mastermind behind the villainous acts was Master Sun, a seemingly intelligent, charming and well-respected man.…
The kind of Buddhism that is most popular in China is Mahayana Buddhism, where believers compare the teachings of Buddha as more abstract and they also accept Amitabha a contemporary Buddha but the Theravada Buddhists don’t expect.…
Compare and Contrast essay – choose two of the religions and compare their philosophers or leaders, compare their approach to life and how this helped them in their day to day existence. Buddhism and Confucianism Two of the three major region in China are Buddhism and Confucianism. Confucianism and Buddhism have had a huge impact in China. They are not only a way of thinking, but they also are a way of life. Confucianism and Buddhism both have a yearning to reach an ultimate harmony, in which each individual can live ethically, however their method and focus to reach this harmony differs considerably.…
Confucianism: The Gateway to Communism in China China is a country of many cultures and religions dating back centuries. There have been numerous religions and in those religions have been many varieties. In addition to the plethora of religious ideologies, China has been governed in various ways throughout history too. Family dynasties controlled China for most of its history up until modern times.…
If you did a good deed to help someone else out, the universe will bless you with a good deed by another person. Buddha challenged the Hindu idea that only the upper class had a chance of being holy, which jeopardized his relationship with the hierarchy of Nepal and India. Buddhism was established in China by travelers of the Silk Road into China. The religion spread quickly as China’s oldest foreign religion. Another important concept in the Han Dynasty was dreams.…
Taoism contrary to Confucianism, my Interpretation with Smart’s Seven Dimensions of Religion The comparisons between these two religions are analogous at best, similar in many aspects, yet, different in many facets of history, rituals, and even the creators of each religion. Even though, Confucianism does not believe in a God, per se, but rather, philosophical beliefs in the person themselves and what one makes of their life, through the unifying interactions of yin and yang. Taoism, also known as Daoism, does not have a fully recognized God, similar to Lao Tzu, who is revered by some, others, a majority, believes in the many differing Gods that serve a specific purpose, essentially, prayers are offered to specific deities based on circumstance.…