The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion: Buddhism

The video explores the history of Buddhism in China, from its introduction in the first century BC to its significant cultural and economic influence during the Tang dynasty. It highlights the translation of Buddhist texts into Chinese, the role of pilgrimages in spreading Buddhist iconography, and the economic power of monasteries that led to state persecution. Additionally, it touches on the unexpected spread of Buddhism to Viking territories.

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