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The history of Chinese Buddhism begins in the Han dynasty, when Buddhism first began to arrive via the Silk Road networks (via overland and maritime routes). The early period of Chinese Buddhist history saw efforts to propagate Buddhism , establish institutions and translate Buddhist texts into Chinese.
Buddha, probably Amitabha (Ēmítuófó), 7th century, Tang dynasty, The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Chinese Buddhist sculpture has been produced throughout the history of Buddhism in China. Sculptural pieces include representations of Siddhārtha Gautama, often known as the "Enlightened One" or "Buddha", Bodhisattvas, monks and various deities.
Buddhist art is visual art produced in the context of Buddhism.It includes depictions of Gautama Buddha and other Buddhas and bodhisattvas, notable Buddhist figures both historical and mythical, narrative scenes from their lives, mandalas, and physical objects associated with Buddhist practice, such as vajras, bells, stupas and Buddhist temple architecture. [1]
Cundī at Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou, Zhejiang.Cundi is the Tang Mysteries' version of Guanyin. As China's largest officially recognized religion, Buddhists range from 4 to 33 percent, depending on the measurement used and whether it is based on surveys that ask for formal affiliation with Buddhism or Buddhist beliefs and practices.
Official start of Buddhism in China. Arrival of statues of the Buddha in 70 CE. Indo-Parthians. Art of Mathura. 1st-3rd century CE First known Buddha statues in China (later Han, c.200 CE) Kushan Empire (10-350 CE) 4th-6th century CE Tarim Basin China Start of Buddhism in Japan: Bactria: Gupta Empire (320-550 CE) Mahayana Buddhism in Siam ...
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From the 3rd century AD, the Tarim Basin became a centre for the development of Buddhist art, and a major relay for the Silk Road transmission of Buddhism. Buddhist texts were translated into Chinese by Kuchean monks, the most famous of whom was Kumārajīva (344–412/5). [124] [125]
Zhiyi is famous for being the first in the history of Chinese Buddhism to elaborate a complete, critical and systematic classification of the Buddhist teachings. He is also regarded as the first major figure to make a significant break from the Indian tradition, to form an indigenous Chinese system.