Jainism and Buddhism
Jainism and Buddhism
Jainism and Buddhism
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Impact of <strong>Buddhism</strong>• <strong>Buddhism</strong> elevated the level of religious life <strong>and</strong> thoughtin most Asia• Forced Hinduism to remedy some of its abuses <strong>and</strong>revitalize its teachings• Major effect upon philosophy, education, literature <strong>and</strong>art of south Asia, India (Gupta period), China (T’ang(Dynasty) <strong>and</strong> Japan (Zen <strong>Buddhism</strong>)• However, many argue <strong>Buddhism</strong> has discouraged socialprogress (since it accepts life as full of suffering <strong>and</strong>does not produce a great concern or solutions regardingpoverty, illiteracy, illness, pollution etc.)• Spread of Communism (Communist takeover of China in1949) led to nationalization of monasteries <strong>and</strong> allrevenues) government in exile in Tibet
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