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The practice of Buddhism spread as Indian Buddhists settled in Southeast Asia.
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Introduced by China, Buddhism merged with Korea's indigenous religion Shamanism, which was based on the belief all forces on earth posessed spirits. Chinese Buddhism and Korean Shamanism joined to form Korean Buddhism.
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The introduction of Buddhism into Japan can be traced back to 67 A.D when the Silk Road opened. Indian Buddhism spread from southeast asia towards China and later 5 monks from Grandhara, China traveled to Japan in 635. Since then, the rise of the religion prospered.
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Violence was very common when it came to other countries maintaing traditional beliefs. Mongolia was very hesitant and upset with the new beliefs and pratices of Buddhism and set out to eliminate traces of it.
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After the empires collapse, Mongolia decided to let go of the beliefs of heaven, ancestors, and Shamanism and absorbed the belliefs of cycles of rebirth through a form of Buddhism.
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Theravada is a school of Buddhism revolving the same ideas of traditional karma and reincarnation beliefs. Just like Japan, the idea and religion of Buddhism spread and captured the hearts of the people in Thailand. Soon it was declared the main religion and strongly led its people in faith.
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In hopes to gain control and power of the Ming Dynasty, Japan's forces raided Koreaa but failed during all invasions. This conflict affected all neighboiring countries and shook up ways of life. The Buddhism religion helped the Koreans to believe in hope, peace, and simplicity.
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Japan's Basho was a poet who incorporated the Buddhist beliefs and haiku into his writings. His works enlighted and inspired everyone who believed in the religion.
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Buddhism in Korea was becoming so strong, their religious beliefs helped to form guidelines for their lives.
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Emperor Tang Wazong of China wanted to cleanse and hopefully rid his country of foreign influence which banishing and persecuting those supporting the Buddhist religion.