1992Falun Gong Introduced in China

May 13: Falun Gong is introduced by Li Hongzhi in China.
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🙏 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

✝️ Nestorian Christianity Introduced to China

649: Alopen, a Persian Christian priest, introduces Nestorian Christianity into China.
Nestorian Christianity Introduced to China (635)
ChristianityTang DynastyReligious DiffusionSilk RoadMissionary
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

🚫 Buddhism Persecuted and Banned in China

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

🧘 Falun Gong Introduced in China

May 13: Falun Gong is introduced by Li Hongzhi in China.
Falun Gong Introduced in China (1992)
ChinaChina