691 ⟶ Buddhism Officially Recognized as State Religion in China

Buddhism is made the state religion of China.
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🙏 Confucian Sacrifices Mandated in Chinese Schools

In China, sacrifices to Confucius are ordered in all government schools.⟶
Confucian Sacrifices Mandated in Chinese Schools (58)
ConfucianismReligionEducationImperial ChinaHan DynastyState Religion
ChinaChina

🙏 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

🙏 Buddhism Officially Recognized as State Religion in China

Buddhism is made the state religion of China.⟶
Buddhism Officially Recognized as State Religion in China (691)
BuddhismReligionTang DynastyState ReligionImperial China
ChinaChina

🙏 Death of Chán Buddhist Patriarch Huineng

Death of Dajian Huineng, sixth and last Patriarch of Chán Buddhism.⟶
Death of Chán Buddhist Patriarch Huineng (713)
BuddhismReligious LeadersTang DynastySpiritualismEnlightenment
ChinaChina

🚫 Buddhism Persecuted and Banned in China

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