In bad times Chinese turned to the religion Buddhism
This working is exhausting
The fall of the Han dynasty put China in chaos
Follow the Four Noble Truths and you'll be fine
The Four Noble Truths1: Life is full of suffering 2: The cause of suffering is desire and ignorance 3: To end the cycle of desire is to end suffering 4: In can be free of desires by following the Eightfold path
Buddhism teaching provided comfort and offered a clear path beyond suffering
Buddhism In China (Part,2)
Emperors promoted buddhism to get support
YAY!! I reached nirvana
Nirvana: The end of reincarnation and the suffering of life
I will support Buddhism
Traders brought Buddhism to to China around the first century
Buddhism spread to Asia, Korea, and Japan
Impact on Confucianism
Confucianism made a comeback after the civil war ended, around the 600s
Confucianism principles of respect, responsibility, loyalty, and duty to family and the state became popular once again
Buddhism encouraged moral behavior but played down the importance of obedience
Impact on Confucianism (Part,2)
You MUST obey me!
Confucianism once more emerged as an important part of Chineses society
Summary
Buddhism helped to provide comfort
After the collapse of the Han dynasty in A.D 200 Chinese turned to Buddhism.
Buddhism was very promoted and suggested for people
