ABSTRACT

In the formation and development of Chinese Buddhism, the two systems of Han Buddhism and Tibetan Buddhism were constantly spread outward. In the fourth century AD, Buddhism was introduced to Korea from China. As Chinese Buddhism was spread to foreign countries, Japan was most deeply affected. In the sixth century, Buddhism was introduced via Baekje in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula to Japan. Buddhism was closely connected to the state power of Japan, and strongly affected the country’s political life. Buddhism had long built a large number of schools, nursing homes, and orphanages, playing an important role in social education and charity. China borders on Vietnam, so transportation is convenient. Vietnam is also the intersection of the Sino-Indian sea route, so Buddhism has long been introduced to Vietnam. Tibetan Buddhism was also spread in current Siberia and other places. The ancient Malay Peninsula was strongly influenced by Indian culture, and most of inhabitants believed in Buddhism and Hinduism.