WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -There are two primary forms of Buddhism found in Southeast Asia, Theravada and Mahayana. Theravada Buddhism spread from India to Sri Lanka then into the region as outlined above, and primarily took hold in the modern states of Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and southern Vietnam.

Detailed explanation-2: -Buddhism was introduced to Japan in the 6th and 7th century CE from Korea and China mostly for political and cultural reasons. The imported Buddhist traditions integrated native religious concepts. This led to numerous varieties of a Buddhist–Shinto blend.

Detailed explanation-3: -Buddhism, a religion from Asia and the Indian subcontinent, is one of the largest religions in the world; in 2010, there were approximately 488 million Buddhists. Founded by Siddhartha Gautama, or Buddha, Buddhism began in India in between 400 to 500 BC.

Detailed explanation-4: -In mainland Southeast Asia, which entertained intense contact with Sri Lanka, Theravada Buddhism was predominant and survived even after the arrival of Islam and Christianity in the region led to the conversion of the biggest part of maritime Southeast Asia.