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Which of the following best describes the impact of Buddhism on Chinese culture?
Which of the following best describes the impact of Buddhism on Chinese culture?
- The Song Dynasty opposed Buddhism, and it had little impact on Chinese society.
- Buddhist practices and teachings were never accepted by Chinese elites.
- Chan Buddhism blended with Daoism, becoming a popular faith among the Chinese people. (correct)
- Buddhism completely replaced the native religions of China.
How did the availability of Buddhist scriptures impact Confucian scholars?
How did the availability of Buddhist scriptures impact Confucian scholars?
- Confucian scholars dismissed Buddhist scriptures as irrelevant to their beliefs.
- Confucian scholars embraced Buddhist ideas and integrated them into their own practices. (correct)
- Buddhist scriptures were only available to Buddhist monks, not Confucian scholars.
- The widespread availability of Buddhist scriptures led to the decline of Confucianism.
How did Buddhist writers impact Chinese literature?
How did Buddhist writers impact Chinese literature?
- They adopted the vernacular language, which led to its widespread use in Chinese literature. (correct)
- They primarily wrote in the formal language of Confucian scholars, creating a new style of literature.
- They made little impact on Chinese literature, as Confucian texts remained the dominant form.
- They wrote exclusively in Sanskrit, the original language of Buddhism.
What role did Xuanzang play in the spread of Buddhism in China?
What role did Xuanzang play in the spread of Buddhism in China?
What impact did the spread of Buddhism have on the relationship between the Chinese government and the people?
What impact did the spread of Buddhism have on the relationship between the Chinese government and the people?
Flashcards
Xuanzang
Xuanzang
A 7th-century Buddhist monk who promoted Buddhism in China.
Chan Buddhism
Chan Buddhism
A syncretic faith that combines Buddhism and Daoist principles, also known as Zen Buddhism.
Song Dynasty
Song Dynasty
A Chinese dynasty (960–1279) when Buddhism gained popularity among Confucian scholars.
Vernacular literature
Vernacular literature
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Influence of Buddhism on Confucianism
Influence of Buddhism on Confucianism
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Study Notes
Introduction of Buddhism to China
- Buddhism travelled to China from India via the Silk Roads.
- Xuanzang, a 7th-century Buddhist monk, helped popularize Buddhism in China.
Syncretism of Buddhism and Daoism
- Monks connected Buddhism with familiar Daoist principles.
- Buddhist and Daoist traditions blended, creating Chan (Zen) Buddhism.
Influence on Different Social Groups
- Some Chinese leaders were against the decline of indigenous Chinese religions.
- Chan Buddhism remained popular among the general population.
- Under the Song Dynasty, Confucians adopted Chan Buddhist ideals.
- Buddhist texts became accessible to the Confucian gentry due to printing.
- Buddhist writers influenced Chinese literature by using vernacular language.
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