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Period: 100 to Jul 29, 1450
Buddhism
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150
Life of Nagarjuna (Important Person)
Nagarjuna is said to be the biggest Buddhist philosopher after Gautama Buddha -
350
Gupta Dynasty in India
Because of the Gupta Dynasty, Buddhist art and philosophy flourished, -
420
Schools of Tiantai, Huayan, Chan, and Jingtu appear in China.
This is important because it spread the teachings of Buddhism. Buddhism is still one of the biggest religions in China today. -
520
Bodhidharma arrives in China(Important Person)
A legendary Buddhist monk who lived during the fifth and sixth century C.E. and played a seminal role in the transmission of Zen Buddhism from India to China. He also founded the famous Shaolin school of Chinese martial arts and is known as a Tripitaka Dharma Master. -
Jul 29, 650
Chinese T'ang Dynasty
Considered the "Golden Age" of Buddhism in China. Economy, politics, culture and military strength reached its highest. -
Jul 29, 1000
King of Burma restores Theravadin monasticism. Mahayana Buddhism declines.
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Jul 29, 1150
Buddhism is virtually extinct in India.
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Jul 29, 1231
Mongols invade Korea, destroy Buddhist scriptures.
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Jul 29, 1360
Theravada Buddhism becomes state religion of Thailand.
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Life of Songtsen Gampo(Important Person)
Established Buddhism in Tibet. -
Chinese Buddhist Commentaries Written
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The Great Samye Debate decides on Indian Mahayana Buddhism as the form for Tibet.
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Period: to
Chinese T'ang Dynasty
