Buudhism

The History of Buddhism

By shawnalewis
  • Period: 100 to Jul 29, 1450

    Buddhism

  • Life of Nagarjuna (Important Person)
    150

    Life of Nagarjuna (Important Person)

    Nagarjuna is said to be the biggest Buddhist philosopher after Gautama Buddha
  • Gupta Dynasty in India
    350

    Gupta Dynasty in India

    Because of the Gupta Dynasty, Buddhist art and philosophy flourished,
  • 420

    Schools of Tiantai, Huayan, Chan, and Jingtu appear in China.

    This is important because it spread the teachings of Buddhism. Buddhism is still one of the biggest religions in China today.
  • Bodhidharma arrives in China(Important Person)
    520

    Bodhidharma arrives in China(Important Person)

    A legendary Buddhist monk who lived during the fifth and sixth century C.E. and played a seminal role in the transmission of Zen Buddhism from India to China. He also founded the famous Shaolin school of Chinese martial arts and is known as a Tripitaka Dharma Master.
  • Jul 29, 650

    Chinese T'ang Dynasty

    Considered the "Golden Age" of Buddhism in China. Economy, politics, culture and military strength reached its highest.
  • Jul 29, 1000

    King of Burma restores Theravadin monasticism. Mahayana Buddhism declines.

  • Jul 29, 1150

    Buddhism is virtually extinct in India.

  • Jul 29, 1231

    Mongols invade Korea, destroy Buddhist scriptures.

  • Jul 29, 1360

    Theravada Buddhism becomes state religion of Thailand.

  • Life of Songtsen Gampo(Important Person)

    Life of Songtsen Gampo(Important Person)

    Established Buddhism in Tibet.

  • Chinese Buddhist Commentaries Written

  • The Great Samye Debate decides on Indian Mahayana Buddhism as the form for Tibet.

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    Chinese T'ang Dynasty