Buddhism Dbq Analysis

Words: 501
Pages: 3
Open Document
With Buddhism spreading rapidly in China, it became a popular alternative to the people of China while officials and followers of other religions did not relish the thought of the new up and coming religion. Ancient China believed itself to be the best culture in the world and considered Buddhism to be followed by barbarians. Although several of the documents argue to stop the spread of Buddhism in China, this was based largely on the upper classes' fear of loss of control. Regardless of this fear, Buddhism ultimately became accepted in China and expanded across the world.
In Document 1, the Four Noble Truths help to illustrate the path of enlightenment in Buddhism, which could have been perceived as a threat to the upper-class since
Show More

Related Documents: Buddhism Dbq Analysis

Buddhism In China Dbq Analysis

During the spread of Buddhism into China there were those who supported and opposed to its expanse. Buddhism was founded in India in the sixth century B.C.E. and came to China by the first century C.E. and continued between 220 C.E and 570 C.E; the responses of the growth of Buddhism in China varied from supporting the advancement and opposing it. To begin, throughout the spread of Buddhism in China many supported its growth as seen in documents one, two, three, and five. Document 1 is a passage…

Words 861 - Pages 4