19 events with tag "Buddhism"
483 BC
ID: 235
Buddha achieves parinirvana - final release from cycle of rebirth, disciples begin spreading dharma
ID: 235
260 BC
ID: 3679
Ashoka embraces Buddhism - begins rule by dharma, erects pillars with edicts promoting non-violence
ID: 3679
250 BC
ID: 3680
Buddhist missions sent - Ashoka sends monks to Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, Greece, spreading Buddhism
ID: 3680
372
ID: 5515
Buddhism officially introduced to Goguryeo from Former Qin China by monk Sundo
ID: 5515
384
ID: 5516
Buddhism introduced to Baekje kingdom from Eastern Jin China by Indian monk Marananta
ID: 5516
527
ID: 5517
Buddhism officially recognized in Silla after martyrdom of court official Ichadon
ID: 5517
552
ID: 5485
Buddhism officially introduced to Japan from Korean kingdom of Baekje with sutras and Buddha image
ID: 5485
604
ID: 5486
Prince Shotoku promulgates Seventeen-article constitution, blending Buddhist and Confucian principles
ID: 5486
710
ID: 5488
Nara established as Japan's first permanent capital, modeled on Chinese capital Chang'an
ID: 5488
751
ID: 5521
Construction begins on Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, masterpieces of Buddhist art
ID: 5521
751
ID: 5522
Pure Light Dharani Sutra printed in Korea - world's oldest surviving woodblock print
ID: 5522
868
ID: 4713
Diamond Sutra printed - world's oldest dated printed book, woodblock printing
ID: 4713
1011
ID: 5525
Goryeo begins carving first Tripitaka Koreana - complete Buddhist canon on woodblocks
ID: 5525
1175
ID: 5495
Honen founds Jodo (Pure Land) Buddhism in Japan, emphasizing salvation through faith
ID: 5495
1191
ID: 206
Eisai introduces Zen Buddhism to Japan from China - transforms Japanese culture
ID: 206
1227
ID: 5496
Dogen returns from China and establishes Soto Zen Buddhism in Japan
ID: 5496
1253
ID: 5497
Nichiren declares Lotus Sutra as supreme teaching, founds Nichiren Buddhism
ID: 5497
1400
ID: 5532
Joseon Dynasty adopts Neo-Confucianism as state ideology, begins suppressing Buddhism
ID: 5532
1818
ID: 727
Schopenhauer's World as Will and Representation - blind irrational Will drives everything, pessimism only honest
ID: 727