Ap World History Dbq Buddhism

Buddhism began by Buddha himself preaching his enlightenment message on his view on the world and how humans should, and the best way to, succeed in the world. However in the 6th century BCE the government had fallen and there was period of instability until the Sui Dynasty took over, during this period was when Buddhism began to majorly spread. After the fall of the Han dynasty, there were many responses to the spread of Buddhism throughout China between the 6th century BCE and 570 CE. Buddhism was accepted, tolerated, and rejected. Buddhism was accepted because it was an acceptable path to enlightenment. It was tolerated by those who would not be affected by its popularity and power. Those who rejected it were people whose wealth and popularity would be negatively affected once it gained popularity. During this long period of instability, people were searching for something to look to for help and Buddhism just happened to be the new thing. When analyzing document 2, Zhi Dun, a Chinese scholar, while addressing the people of China, discusses that accepting Buddhism and beginning to follow Buddhism by ridding one’s self of all desires and sorrow, would benefit the people of China. He believes this can help get the country out of the period of sorrow and instability they are in. He has written this document due to his belief that some people have doubts on accepting Buddhism and as someone in a position of power; he would like to encourage the acceptance of Buddhism throughout China. Document 1, is a teaching by Siddhartha, the Buddha, himself. It is discussing the four noble truths and in favor of Buddhism because it is Buddhism’s guidelines. However, the author is impartial because the author is Siddhartha and he came up with the religion himself. This would affect his view because if he developed the religion he obviously will support it and give teachings in order to submerge people into the religion. He wouldn’t say anything against or say