HIST 2A Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Maurya Empire, Prince Shōtoku, Mogao Caves
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The spread of bronze and buddhism along the silk road (guest lecture) What are the major theories regarding buddhism spread out of india and into chinea. Primary influences of the japanese ruling class during the 6th and 7th century. Way into china along silk road is through desert bouncing from oasis to oasis, or from indian ocean to south china. Buddhism founded in 6th cen bc india, takes long time to reach east asia (china) Leader asoka spread buddhism beyond india"s border. Semi-nomadic tribe in bacteria coalesce into a single political unit and conquer territories. Controlled afghanistan, india at height of their rule. Empire stretches into taklamakan desert, connecting india and. Two theories: from indian ocean or from overland routes of silk route. Saw a large man with glowing head sitting atop a horse, advisors say that this man is buddha and has attained the dao. Daoism believes in nature and it is real to them, which conflicts with.
