58 ⟶ Buddhism Introduced to China

Emperor Ming of Han introduces Buddhism to China inviting mo...
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🙏 Buddhism Introduced to China

Emperor Ming of Han introduces Buddhism to China inviting monks from the western Indus Valley.⟶
Buddhism Introduced to China (58)
BuddhismHan DynastyReligious ConversionCultural ExchangeReligious DiffusionPhilosophy
ChinaChinaIndiaIndia

🙏 First Official Reference to Buddhism in China

In China, the first official reference to Buddhism is made.⟶
First Official Reference to Buddhism in China (65)
BuddhismHan DynastyReligionReligious HistoryCultural ExchangeSpread of Religion
ChinaChina

🙏 Buddhism's Official Arrival in China

Buddhism officially arrives in China with the building of the White Horse Temple.⟶
Buddhism's Official Arrival in China (68)
BuddhismHan DynastyReligionCultural ExchangeReligious Diffusion
ChinaChina

📜 Jnanagupta Translates Buddhist Sutras into Chinese

to 592: Buddhist monk Jnanagupta translates 39 sutras from Sanskrit to Chinese.⟶
Jnanagupta Translates Buddhist Sutras into Chinese (561)
BuddhismTranslationReligious TextsCultural ExchangeReligious History
ChinaChinaIndiaIndia

🚫 Buddhism Persecuted and Banned in China

Buddhism is persecuted and banned in China.⟶
Buddhism Persecuted and Banned in China (845)
BuddhismReligious ViolenceTang DynastyConfucianism
ChinaChina