Arrival of Buddhism in China

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What impact did Buddhism have on Chinese architecture and art?

Influenced by Buddhist symbols and icons of the Buddha

What was one of the teachings promoted by Buddhism in China?

Meditation and spiritualism

How did Emperor Wuzong view Buddhist temples during the Tang Dynasty?

As places to avoid taxes and civic duties

What was the consequence of Emperor Wuzong's actions on Chinese Buddhism?

Experienced a great decline

What aspect of Buddhism made it able to integrate with other belief systems in China?

Extreme tolerance

What impact did Buddhism have on Chinese cultural views according to the text?

Towards ethics, morality, and the individual

Who was responsible for translating hundreds of Buddhist texts and artifacts from India?

Xuanzang

What did Emperor Wuzong order during his reign that affected Chinese Buddhism significantly?

Destruction of monasteries and temples

How did karma influence societal behavior within Chinese Buddhism?

Promoted social responsibility for actions' consequences

What was the general attitude towards foreign influences on ancient Chinese culture?

Resistance to prominent foreign influences

Learn about the arrival of Buddhism in China and the spread of the teachings of Siddhartha Buddha throughout Asia. Explore how Chinese Buddhism is interpreted through the lens of Chinese culture and history.

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