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The Spread of Buddhism
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Sri Lanka
Reached in the 3rd century BCE through Emperor Ashoka's son, Mahinda
India
Originated during the lifetime of Siddhartha Gautama in the 6th century BCE
Indonesia
Arrived around the 2nd century CE, with evidence in the form of statues and inscriptions
Japan
Introduced in the 6th century CE from Korea
Korea
Arrived from China in the 4th century CE during the Three Kingdoms Period
Mongolia
Introduced from Tibet in the 13th century, but gained prominence in the 16th century
Central Asia
Spread through the Silk Road, flourishing between the 2nd and 8th centuries CE
China
Entered in the 1st century CE via the Silk Road
Southeast Asia
Spread gradually through trade and missionary work; Theravada Buddhism by the 3rd century CE
Tibet
Established as the state religion by the 8th century CE, after initial transmission in the 7th century CE
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