Bodhidharma Brings Chan Buddhism to China
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Religion, Ethics
- Subcategories: Theology, Theologians, Buddhism, Buddhists
- Curriculum: Asian History
- Geographical Location: China
- Date: c. 470
Article abstract: Bodhidharma brought the Chan form of Buddhism to China, where it eventually became the dominant religion.
Summary of Event
Bodhidharma is said to be the founder of the Chan school of Buddhism, which was a blend of the dominant Mahāyāna school with the Daoist tradition of China. Bodhidharma’s Chan school helped to bring Buddhism to its pinnacle in China, as the dominant state religion, and continues to influence the beliefs of the Buddhist religion to this day.
The Buddhist religion began in India, with the enlightenment of...
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