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Buddhism in China

Buddhism in China. Photographic Analysis. Buddhism Timeline. Buddhism is 2,500 years old There are currently 376 million followers worldwide Buddhism arose as a result of Siddhartha Gautama's quest for Enlightenment in around the 6th Century BC

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Buddhism in China

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  1. Buddhism in China

  2. Photographic Analysis

  3. Buddhism Timeline • Buddhism is 2,500 years old • There are currently 376 million followers worldwide • Buddhism arose as a result of Siddhartha Gautama's quest for Enlightenment in around the 6th Century BC • There is no belief in a personal God. It is not centred on the relationship between humanity and God • Buddhists believe that nothing is fixed or permanent - change is always possible • The two main Buddhist sects are Theravada Buddhism and Mahayana Buddhism, but there are many more • Buddhists can worship both at home or at a temple • The path to Enlightenment is through the practice and development of morality, meditation and wisdom.

  4. Buddhism in China • Brought to China by Buddhist monks from India during the Han dynasty • Assimilated into Chinese culture by merging with aspects of Daoism • Developed into two major schools • Chan Buddhism • Pure Land Buddhism • Suppressed during the Cultural Revolution • Temples and artwork destroyed • State oppression relaxed following the death of Mao Zedong • More governmental support as lucrative temple tourism generates a windfall of revenue

  5. Hangzhou Buddhist College • The college is one of the most prestigious institutions for Buddhist education in China • State supported educational system dedicated to the training of monks • Host facility for national and international Buddhist symposiums and ceremonies • College ensures Buddhist doctrine continues to flourish in Hangzhou and a support tourism

  6. Hangzhou Buddhist College

  7. Jingci Temple - Hangzhou

  8. LingyinTemple - Hangzhou • Translation: Temple of the Soul’s Retreat • Chan Sect • Major center of research and study of Buddhist doctrine • Turbulent history • Destroyed and rebuilt more than sixteen times

  9. LingyinTemple - Hangzhou

  10. Temple Activity

  11. Temple Activity

  12. Jade Buddha Temple - Shanghai

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