Buddhism in China Photographic Analysis Buddhism Timeline Buddhism
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 6 th 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.
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
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
Hangzhou Buddhist College
Jingci Temple - Hangzhou
Lingyin Temple - 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
Lingyin Temple - Hangzhou
Temple Activity
Temple Activity
Jade Buddha Temple - Shanghai
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