The Spread of Buddhism
In the 3rd century BC, an Indian king named Ashoka became a Buddhist. He sent Buddhist teachers far and wide, Buddhism spread over the next 500 years. It took root in China, Korea. Japan. Southeast Asia (including Thailand) and Sri Lanka. As it spread, Buddhism took new forms. Buddhists of Tibet regard their leader, the Dalai Lama, as a living Buddha, In Japan, Zen Buddhists emphasize meditation and work. Most Buddhists today live in East Asia and Sri Lanka. Buddhism is also finding new followers in India. Where it had once died out. Buddhists can now be found all around the world, including in the United States and Canada, Buddhism is the national religion of Thailand. About 95% Thai citizens are Buddhist.
The Spread of BuddhismIn the 3rd century BC, an Indian king named Ashoka became a Buddhist. He sent Buddhist teachers far and wide, Buddhism spread over the next 500 years. It took root in China, Korea. Japan. Southeast Asia (including Thailand) and Sri Lanka. As it spread, Buddhism took new forms. Buddhists of Tibet regard their leader, the Dalai Lama, as a living Buddha, In Japan, Zen Buddhists emphasize meditation and work. Most Buddhists today live in East Asia and Sri Lanka. Buddhism is also finding new followers in India. Where it had once died out. Buddhists can now be found all around the world, including in the United States and Canada, Buddhism is the national religion of Thailand. About 95% Thai citizens are Buddhist.
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