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What sect of Buddhism is native to China?
A
Huayan
B
Chan
C
Nichiren
D
Pure Land
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Huayan school of Buddhism (traditional Chinese: ; ; pinyin: Huáyán, Wade-Giles: Hua-Yen, “Flower Garland, ‘’ from the Sanskrit “Avataṃsaka") is Mahayana Buddhist tradition that developed in China during the Tang dynasty (618-907).

Detailed explanation-2: -The Huayan (Flower Garland) School of Buddhism flourished in China during the Tang period, roughly from the late 500s until the mid 800s. The school derives its name from the Huayan Sutra, and along with the Tiantai School it ranks among the most important schools of Buddhism indigenous to China.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Chinese term “Huayan” means “Flower Garland” and comes from the Avatamsaka Sutra (Flower Garland Sutra), an Indian Sanskrit text.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mahayana Buddhism is one of the widely used Buddhism aspects in China. It is believed that the history of Buddhist tradition in China goes back to thousand to two thousand years. Over this long time course, China experienced wide range of culture, art, politics, and material culture.

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