The entry of Buddhism in Indonesia - 400 AD

Jakarta (Dreamland Library) - Buddhism arrived in the archipelago quite early and a lot of information about this we get from Chinese sources. Fa Xien, who came from Sri Lanka in 414, was stranded because of a strong typhoon to Yeh p'o t'i (Yawadwîpa, whether this is Java or Sumatra, is unclear), feeling rather disappointed with his religious situation (= Buddhism) in there, especially when compared to the Brahmins and 'infidels'. But before 424,...

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400 AD and Beyond

Tahun 400 M The Entry of Buddhism in Indonesia. Factors that cause the shortage of Buddhists in Indonesia include: Buddhism itself teaches that we must do ehipassiko, which is to come, see and prove yourself. This is what causes many people who do not know the teachings of Buddhism because they do not know when they can learn it. Many consider that the teachings of Buddhism are identical with incense, flowers, candles, etc. that make people...

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