Talk:Chinese Buddhism

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 * Ok 103.207.83.193 (talk) 04:57, 7 October 2023 (UTC)

Imperial favour
"Buddhist monks enjoyed imperial favour" is inaccurate. There is no single sovereign of the Han dynasty who supported Buddhism systematically in China over a significant period.

A extract from the Zizhi tongjian: "Since the time of the Yongping period [of Emperor Ming: 58-75 AD] there were officials and common people who had practised the arts of Buddhism, but the Son of Heaven himself had never paid them attention. Emperor Huan was the first to give this teaching respect and take a personal interest in the ceremonies. Because of this, the Buddhist doctrines gradually gained influence, and it was for that reason Xiang Kai mentioned them."

Although Emperor Huan was known to have been a worshipper of the Buddha and Laozi, his religious practices were generally criticised by Confucian officials. During his reign a number of shrines in the provinces were destroyed for heretical abuses. Nevertheless, Buddhism probably reached a level of "acceptance" but not "imperial favour" around the 2nd century.

The official Xiang Kai (mentioned in the above extract): "Again, I have heard that sacrifices have been held within the palace to Huang-Lao and the Buddha. Their teachings are those of purity and emptiness, with particular emphasis on action only in accordance with the way. They love life and hate killing, they eliminate desires and reject ostentation."

--Jie 04:21, 25 Jul 2004 (UTC)

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Buddhism refining process.
I have modified the dissemination of buddhism to include cultural influences that impacted on its refinement. Including Taoists and Confucian thought, of cause there will be many other contributors, to name Shinto or Shin Dao ( Spirit or Heart path ) as one. Buddhism is about change not about constant constructs, we all know this. To not respect this not only is harmful to a culture but also to the intention of Buddha. It is in my opinion that two of the main tenants that is, "to not harm Buddha or the Sangha" will be violated if this is not implemented. Amituofo 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Shenqijing (talk) 01:41, 9 September 2020 (UTC)

Adjacency of Mongols in Tibet contrast/aversion needed?
Noticed that the Mongols invited in by the arguably treacherous/naive Sonam Rapten scandal, and the under-mongol period after it, then argued by some needing to be reversed / superseeded by the Qing, even if only portraying that rationale of THEIRS,.. is missing. I know the page is ABOUT chinese Buddhism, but were there no developments / further enshrinings / strengthenings of principles,.. i dunno,.. something,.. due the adjacency, of what was happening right next door? surely!

OK, more of a proposition for research, rather than a suggesting with a presented, clear, concrete-need, sorry. Perhaps there is one, i am just wondering. 120.21.81.165 (talk) 11:24, 10 March 2024 (UTC)