Engineering
4 years ago

Chinese Buddhism evolves to embrace Chinese culture, shaping philosophy and art.

RePEc: Research Papers in Economics
Chinese Buddhism Under The Influence Of Indian Buddhism
Xianyu Yang

Paper Summary

Buddhism in China changed to fit Chinese beliefs, with Zen becoming a major sect. Zen became closely linked with Chinese Buddhism after the Tang Dynasty. Today, Buddhism in China is both a religion and a philosophy. Buddhist art is a significant aspect of Chinese Buddhism.

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