Chinese Buddhism - Wikipedia
Chinese Buddhism is a sinicized form of Mahāyāna Buddhism, which draws on the Chinese Buddhist Canon (大藏經, Dàzàngjīng, "Great Storage of Scriptures") [1] as well as numerous Chinese traditions.
Buddhism in China - Wikipedia
Buddhism in China refers to Buddhism that has been developed and practiced in China, based on the geographical location and administrative region instead of a particular Buddhist branch. Buddhism is the largest officially recognized and the most prevalent religion in China.
Buddhism in China — Ancient History to Beliefs Today
Find out about Buddhism in China: who brought Buddhism to ancient China; its history, spread, influence, beliefs... and Chinese Buddhism today. Buddhism has had a long history in China and has been instrumental in shaping Chinese culture and tradition.
Buddhism in China - Pew Research Center
2023年8月30日 · In China, the word “Buddhism” typically refers to Han Buddhism. Buddhism is the oldest “foreign” religion in China, introduced during the Han period (206 B.C.E.-220 C.E.) by traveling monks from India and Central Asia. In its earliest days, it was primarily practiced by foreign monks and merchants.
Buddhism in China - Asia Society
2018年2月27日 · Buddhism in China–as is the case with religious Daoism and Confucianism–also underwent many changes throughout the country’s history and was varied in its social and religious manifestations and philosophical beliefs.
The Spread of Buddhism to China: A Historical Journey
2024年5月26日 · In China, Buddhism underwent a profound transformation as it interacted with native beliefs and practices, giving rise to uniquely Chinese forms of the religion. At times, it enjoyed imperial patronage and widespread popularity; at other times, it …
Buddhism - Central Asia, China, Dharma | Britannica
2025年1月9日 · According to tradition, Buddhism was introduced into China after the Han emperor Mingdi (reigned 57/58–75/76 ce) dreamed of a flying golden deity in what was interpreted as a vision of the Buddha.
BUDDHISM IN CHINA - Facts and Details
Bodhisattvas particularly popular in China include Avalokitesvara (Chinese: Guanyin, Guanshiyin, or Guanzizai); Bhaisajyaguru (Chinese: Yaoshiwang); Ksitigarbha (Chinese: Dizang); Mañjusri (Chinese: Wenshu); and Samantabhadra (Chinese: Puxian).
China - Buddhism, Monasteries, Philosophy | Britannica
2025年1月9日 · The national varieties of Buddhism, especially Chan Buddhism, continued to exist, and monasteries in southern China sometimes became islands of traditional civilization where monks and lay Buddhists alike cultivated poetry, painting, and all the intellectual pastimes of the Chinese literati class, but, on the whole, Chinese Buddhism suffered ...
Buddhism in China - Encyclopedia of Buddhism
Buddhism entered China during the first century C.E., first via the Silk Road routes through central Asia, and later via sea routes from India and Sri Lanka. From China, Buddhism was transmitted to the Korean peninsula in the fourth century, and then to Japan in the sixth century.