Buddhism in China.
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The rise of Buddhism in China is traced from its beginning in 4 BC. The film gives a good outline of Buddha’s philosophy and teaching, the further changes and the new sects. The film is narrated by Alexander Scourby.
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Written and produced by Wan-go Weng for the China Institute in America
Traces the development of Buddhism through maps, animation, museum pieces, and live action. Includes the teaching of the Indian founder Siddhartha Gautama (Sakyamuni), its early dissemination in China, the development of four major schools of Chinese Buddhism, the synthesis with Confucianism and Taoism, and the influence of Tibetan BuddhismNOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.
Traces the development of Buddhism through maps, animation, museum pieces, and live action. Includes the teaching of the Indian founder Siddhartha Gautama (Sakyamuni), its early dissemination in China, the development of four major schools of Chinese Buddhism, the synthesis with Confucianism and Taoism, and the influence of Tibetan BuddhismNOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.
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