Buddhism Timeline

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  • Period: 563 BCE to 483 BCE

    Buddhism's Beginnings

    Siddharta Guatama (Buddha) lives in India. At the time of Buddhism's creation, India is in religious disarray. People had become disenchanted with Hinduism.
  • 150

    Buddhism Spreads

    Buddhism Spreads
    Trade and bargain bring Indian beliefs to Asia, mostly in China.
  • 300

    Buddhism Becomes More Versatile

    Buddhism Becomes More Versatile
    Teachings of Buddha are translated to Chinese.
  • Period: 400 to 600

    Buddhism Continues To Spread

    Buddhism is introduced to Korea in the 4th century and Japan in the 6th Century.
  • Period: 1100 to 1200

    Buddhism's Downfall?

    Muslims take over India and Buddhism becomes a very minor religion in the country.

  • Buddhism's Comeback

    Buddhism's Comeback
    In the 1800s, Buddhism is introduced to the United States, Mostly on the west coast.

  • I'M NOT LISTENING TO YOU!!!

    I'M NOT LISTENING TO YOU!!!
    The Buddhist leader, Dalai Lama flees to India from Tibet to escape Chinese Rule.
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    Buddhism Is Still Small

    Buddhism remains a minor religion in India, which is where it originated. There are about eight million followers which is 0.8% of the total Indian population.