How Can You Explain The Changing Fortunes Of Buddhism In China

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How Can You Explain The Changing Fortunes Of Buddhism In China

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- Grew in influence during an era of disorder following the collapse of the Han dynasty, when many in China had lost faith in older traditions (Confucianism, Doaism) - Buddhism was supported by foreign nomadic rulers who governed portions of China during this epoch. - Buddhism monasteries provided a number of social services - Associated with magical powers - Push by monks and scholars to present the religion in terms that would resonate with the Chinese (borrowed Confucian and Daoist principles) - Under Sui and Tang dynasties it received state support - In the 9th century it experienced a decline as the Buddhist establishment was perceived as a rival of the state - Deepening resentment during this period with the apparent wealth of Buddhist monasteries - Perceived as a continuing threat to Daoism and Confucianism and painted as foreign - Imperial decrees in the 9th century shut down monasteries and liquidated their resources
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