WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Buddhism was first introduced into the Korean peninsula from China in the 4th century ce, when the country was divided into the three kingdoms of Paekche, Koguryŏ, and Silla. Buddhism arrived first in the northern kingdom of Koguryŏ and then gradually spread into the other two kingdoms.

Detailed explanation-2: -Buddhism became the official religion of one of Korea’s early kingdoms in 372, after a priest arrived from China with Buddhist images and scriptures. From the time of its introduction it had the enthusiastic support of the rulers and the aristocracy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Buddhism was introduced into Korea in 372 CE during the Koguryo Kingdom period by a monk named Sundo who came from Qian Qin Dynasty China. In 384, monk Malananda brought Buddhism to Paekche from the Eastern Jin State of China. In Silla, Buddhism was disseminated by monk Ado of Koguryo by the mid-fifth century.