RELIGIONS
BUDDHISM
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China
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Thialand
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Bhutan
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Sri Lanka
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Detailed explanation-1: -Chinese Buddhism is the largest institutionalized religion in Mainland China. Currently, there are an estimated 185 to 250 million Chinese Buddhists in the People’s Republic of China. It is also a major religion in Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia, as well as among the Chinese Diaspora.
Detailed explanation-2: -There are many reasons why Buddhism became popular in China. Buddhism united the Chinese people into a community of believers. This unification helped the Chinese overcome a period of war and unrest during the Warring States period. There is also the connection to exchange networks.
Detailed explanation-3: -China is the country with the largest population of Buddhists, approximately 244 million or 18.2% of its total population.
Detailed explanation-4: -Buddhism. It is widely believed that Buddhism was introduced to China during the Han period (206 BC-220 AD). After its introduction, Mahayana Buddhism, the most prominent branch of Buddhism in China, played an important role in shaping Chinese civilization.