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Buddha was born
Buddha was born on 563 B.C.E. near the Himalayan foothills -
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Buddhism is founded
Buddhism was founded in the fourth or fifth century B.C. in India -
225
Emperor Ashoka's Contribution to Buddhism
Around the year 250 BCE Emperor Ashoka became a devoted buddhist. His once bloodthirsty ways were gone and he became kind and forgiving. His people soon followed him , most becoming buddhists. He sent monks to other empires to preach Buddhism. -
350
Buddhism Spreads to China
Buddhism spreads to China by the middle of the first century CE via indian trade routs. -
400
Buddism In South Vietnam
The people of south Vietnam were exposed to Buddhism since the beginning of the common era via India. -
420
Buddhism Arrived to North Vietnam
During the second century , China sent monks to North Vietnam , introducing the people to Buddhism. -
562
Buddhism comes to Java
In the fith century a monk came from India and converted the Queen. She then converted her son ame made Buddhism the official religion of the kingdom -
570
Vietnam Becomes One
When South Vietnam and North Vietnam joined together in the fith century , Buddhism became the dominant religion. -
Apr 25, 650
Buddhism Spreads to Korea
Buddhism first arrived in Korea durning the Sith and seventh centuries. -
Apr 25, 652
Buddhism Spreads to Japan
Buddhism arives in Japan arounf the sixth and seventh centuries , brought by the Koreans trying to strenthen their relationship. -
Period: Apr 25, 1000 to
Period of Supression of Buddhism in Korea
During the new rule of Yi Dynasty (taking place during the fourteenth century to the ninteeth century) Buddhism lost its support when Confucianism became the ofical religion. Measures were taken to make sure there was no Buddhist activity in the state. Even buddhist monks weren't allowed to enter the capital. -
Apr 25, 1200
Buddhism in Cambodia
Durinng the end of the twelth century , the king was a devoted Buddhist. Under his rule Buddhism became the dominant religion of the kingdom. -
Apr 25, 1300
Buddhism is Accepted by the Emperor of Thailand
In the thirteenth century the Emporor of Thailand invited Buddhist monks to teach in the capital. -
Apr 25, 1390
Popularity of Buddhism Declines in Sumtura
At the end of the third century Islam was introduced and became very popular , making the buddhist population decrease. -
Buddhism in the sixteenth century in Japan
Buddhism becan to lose favor with the military rulers. They feared the power of buddhist groups in Japan. Buddhism came under strict supervision. -
Buddhism in Japan in the Ninteenth Century
in the middle of the ninteenth century the Japanese emporor gained control of the government. He was strictly aganst Buddhism. Because of him , many temples and relics were destroyed. -
Persecution of Buddhism in China
In the middle of the ninth century, Buddhism faced persecution by a Taoist emperor. He ordered for all temples to be destroyed and monks and nuns to return to a normal life. Although the persecution didn't last long , it ended the era of Buddhism in China -
The Nara Period
During the eighth century buddhism continued to spread very quickly as new temples were built. -
Buddhism arrives in Samtura
At the end of the seventh century , a Buddhist pilgram from China came to Samtura. He stayed for some time , teaching the people about buddhism before continueing onto India. -
Buddha dies
Buddha dies in 483 BC in Kushinagar, India.
