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Buddhism in China
Photographic Analysis
Buddhism Timeline Buddhism is 2,500 years old
There are currently 376 million followers worldwide
Buddhism arose as a result of Siddhartha Gautama's quest for Enlightenment in around the 6th Century BC
There is no belief in a personal God. It is not centred on the relationship between humanity and God
Buddhists believe that nothing is fixed or permanent - change is always possible
The two main Buddhist sects are Theravada Buddhism and Mahayana Buddhism, but there are many more
Buddhists can worship both at home or at a temple
The path to Enlightenment is through the practice and development of morality, meditation and wisdom.
Buddhism in China Brought to China by Buddhist monks from
India during the Han dynasty Assimilated into Chinese culture by merging
with aspects of Daoism Developed into two major schools
Chan Buddhism Pure Land Buddhism
Suppressed during the Cultural Revolution Temples and artwork destroyed State oppression relaxed following the
death of Mao Zedong More governmental support as lucrative
temple tourism generates a windfall of revenue
Hangzhou Buddhist College The college is one of the most prestigious
institutions for Buddhist education in China State supported educational system
dedicated to the training of monks
Host facility for national and international Buddhist symposiums and ceremonies
College ensures Buddhist doctrine continues to flourish in Hangzhou and a support tourism
Hangzhou Buddhist College
Jingci Temple - Hangzhou
Lingyin Temple - Hangzhou
Translation: Temple of the Soul’s Retreat
Chan Sect Major center of research and
study of Buddhist doctrine Turbulent history Destroyed and rebuilt more
than sixteen times
Lingyin Temple - Hangzhou
Temple Activity
Temple Activity
Jade Buddha Temple - Shanghai
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