DBQ: Buddhism in China After reviewing the given documents‚ it is clear that the response to Buddhism was positive at earlier time periods in China (220 CE – 570 CE) because there was political instability and disunity and as soon as the imperial structure was restored (570 CE)‚ the responses to Buddhism became generally negative. During the time of instability and disunity Scholars wrote about how they lived by the “Four Noble Truths” and how they accepted Buddhism even though it wasn’t talked
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honorable power that controls the nature and the universe. These led people to believe in religions. There were many religions people believed in the history. Two of these are christianity and buddhism. They have different and similar features in them. We can compare and contrast them in different categories. Buddhism and Christianity are two of the world’s greatest and most influential religions. The Christian religion‚ like all other religions has its strengths and weaknesses in our modern society. Perhaps
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AP World History 8/5/2012 Question: Analyze the responses to the spread of Buddhism in China. Buddhism was started in India in the 16th century B.C.E.‚ eventually came to China in the first century C.E.‚ and people gradually began to convert to it. Many people in China at that time felt differently about the new religion. Some felt that Buddhism was good for their society‚ and they encouraged the practice of it. Others felt that it was negative thing‚ and that it should be stopped.
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Similarities between Christianity and Buddhism Christianity and Buddhism are two of the most popular religions in the world. Each religion has their separate demographic‚ belief systems as well as rituals. Though founded at different period of time‚ Christianity and Buddhism have formed cultures and have had a great influence on people with origin‚ customs and belief. However‚ focusing on core values such as humility‚ purity of heart and charity‚ Christianity and Buddhism are similar
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Throughout the Classical Period Buddhism and Christianity were very widespread religions. While Buddhism and Christianity differ‚ they are contain many similarities. Buddhism‚ is a trip of the mind and it focuses on reaching enlightenment. Whereas‚ Christianity focuses on salvation‚ and becoming one with God. From the person they worship to the way they worship‚ these two religions are very different. In addition to their differences‚ these two religions also have basic principles that are in common
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similarities as well as differences to Christianity. They both do not share in the believe that the original sins comes from Adam and Eve. They both also do not share in the believe regarding the world flood that happened during Noah’s time. Buddhist also do not believe in a sinless savior that was executed for humankind salvation. Christians believe that a savior will return to earth‚ but a Buddhist does not. Christianity and Buddhism believes that it is very important how a person treats another person
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Brooke Pahl Ancient Cultures Hour 7 The Spread of Christianity 30 May‚ 2013 The Spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire The spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire was made possible by many things including the birth of Jesus‚ apostles‚ poverty‚ travel‚ roads‚ language‚ and the Roman army (PBS‚ 2006). The major people who took part in the spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire were Jesus‚ the apostle Paul‚ the Roman army‚ and Constantine (Thorpe‚ ND). After the death of
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It wasn’t a surprise that Christianity was able to grow and spread rapidly as the Roman Empire declined‚ the conditions of Rome in the fourth century were perfect for Christianity. The expansion of the empire as they conquered and built roads in the earlier years allowed people to migrate easily from far places which led to overpopulation and the increase of the poor. Gruesome wars and diseases scared people making them want something that they could hope in and Christians brought lots of hope. Also
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Christianity & Buddhism: A Contrast Christianity and Buddhism are two of the most popular religions in the world today. Focusing on core values such as humility‚ purity of heart and charity‚ Christianity and Buddhism appear similar in many ways. However‚ Christianity is a religion that teaches there is only one God‚ while Buddhism is a way of life‚ not centered around any gods; Christianity teaches salvation through faith in Christ Jesus‚ whereas Buddhism believes a man’s sole responsibility is
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How does the war in Christianity and Buddhism in today’s age compare to the original teachings in its early stages? Religion is a set of beliefs of which concern the cause‚ nature‚ and purpose of the world. Especially when it is a particular religion. These religions usually involve devotional and ritual observances‚ and they often contain a moral code which each person must follow. Religion provides many things to different people‚ for many it can represent hope and for others it is a symbol of
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