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[130] 61% said their spouse has a religion other than Buddhism. [130] It also showed that one-third of Buddhists in America are of Asian descent, while the remaining three-fourths are converts to Buddhism. [131] The survey was conducted only in English and Spanish, and may under-estimate Buddhist immigrants who speak Asian languages.
During the fifth and sixth centuries C.E., merchants played a large role in the spread of religion, in particular Buddhism. Merchants found the moral and ethical teachings of Buddhism to be an appealing alternative to previous religions. As a result, merchants supported Buddhist monasteries along the Silk Roads.
The religion evolved as it spread from the northeastern region of the Indian subcontinent throughout Central, East, and Southeast Asia. At one time or another, it influenced most of Asia. The history of Buddhism is also characterized by the development of numerous movements, schisms, and philosophical schools.
For Japanese Zen Buddhism to transplant and grow roots in America, a significant diffusion took place. From its introduction in the late 19th century to present day, Zen went through many stages to establish itself in American culture. There are six pivotal factors that can be attributed to this spread and its impact on the future. [13]
In 224 CE Zoroastrianism was made the official religion of Persia, and other religions were not tolerated, thus halting the spread of Buddhism westwards. [1] In the 3rd century the Sassanids overran the Bactrian region, overthrowing Kushan rule, [ 2 ] and Buddhists were persecuted, [ clarification needed ] with many of their stupas burned. [ 1 ]
Main article: Buddhism Buddhism as a religion first originated in the Indian subcontinent, and spread throughout the continent of Asia. According to the University of Washington, the religion spread to the regions of southeast and central Asia along with China. [3]
One feature of Buddhism in the West today (especially among convert Buddhists) is the emergence of other groups which, even though they draw on traditional Buddhism, are in fact an attempt at creating a new style of Buddhist practice.
India Early Sangha Early Buddhist schools Mahāyāna Vajrayāna Sri Lanka & Southeast Asia Theravāda Tibetan Buddhism Nyingma Kadam Kagyu Dagpo Sakya Jonang East Asia Early Buddhist schools and Mahāyāna (via the silk road to China, and ocean contact from India to Vietnam) Tangmi Nara (Rokushū) Shingon Chan Thiền, Seon Zen Tiantai / Jìngtǔ Tendai Nichiren Jōdo-shū Central Asia & Tarim ...