Buddhism

By Taylor Vrabel
  • 100

    Indian Buddhism

    Indian Buddhists start to settle in South East Asia.
  • 247

    Sri Lanka Buddhism

    Buddhist Monk, Mahinda, introduced Buddhism to Sri Lanka. Then Theravada Buddhism became the major religion on the island.
  • 300

    South East Asia Buddhism

    South East Asia was introduced to Buddhism.
  • 372

    Buddhism in Korea

    Chinese monks bring Buddhism to Korea.
  • 405

    First Buddhist Council

    After Buddha had passed away, a meeting was held to preserve his teachings. It was held at Rajagrha.
  • Jan 1, 600

    Burma adopts Buddhism

    After Burma adopted Buddhism, the culture became heavily influence by Buddhism.
  • Jan 1, 700

    Buddhism in Indonesia

    Buddhism came to Indonesia after Hinduism. It reached it's peak at the time of the Sriwijaya's dynasty rule. Which was one of the largest Buddhist kingdoms in South East Asia.
  • Jan 1, 755

    Buddhism in Tibet

    During the reign of King Trisong Detsen, Buddhism became the offical religion of the Tibetant people.
  • Jan 1, 1215

    Zen School was formed

    The school of Zen Buddhism focuses on attaining enlightenment through meditation just as Buddha did.

  • Introduced to Japan

    Buddhism was introduced to Japan by the ruler of the Korean Kingdom. The ruler presented a picture of Buddha and scripture-scrolls to the Japanese Emperor Kimmei. Fourty years later Buddhism was declared as the offical religion of Japan.