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Buddhism in Asia

  • Buddhism in JapanIn the middle of the sixth century, a diplomatic mission from King Seong of Baekje arrived in Japan carrying an image of the Buddha Shakyamuni and ritual…
  • Buddhism in LaosIn the 7th century, Theravada Buddhism first reached Laos through the kingdom of Dvaravati. This early transmission occurred alongside tantric Buddhist…
  • Buddhism in VietnamBuddhism reached Vietnam as early as the 3rd or 2nd century BCE through delegations from India. It also arrived during the 1st or 2nd century CE via China.
  • Buddhism in MongoliaBuddhism in Mongolia began its journey across the steppes during the first millennium CE. The earliest introduction of Buddhism into the Mongolian steppes…
  • Buddhism in MyanmarGold plates containing fragments of the Pali Tipitaka from the 5th century lie buried in Maunggan, a village near the ancient city of Sriksetra.