As humanity transitions to the possibilities of the mid-century let's appreciate the possibilities that the Dalai Lama's institution represents ...

So discussion of the historical connotation of the Sinicization of Buddhism means exploring the process and laws of Buddhism’s transformation from an alien civilization to Chinese religion, recording ...

"Combining historical records, scholars believe that when Buddhism spread to Xinjiang, the earliest stations were Khotan (today's Hotan) and Shule. … No later than the early period of the 2nd century, ...

With this the first Buddhist monastery in Khotan was erected in 211 B.C. Thus, during the Ashokan period, Buddhism emerged as a distinct religion with great potential for expansion.

Khotan rulers adopted the Tang royal surname "Li" to legitimize their rule. This cultural symbiosis flourished in Khotan and stands as a historical testament to China's enduring pluralistic unity.

Khotan, Kashgar (Shule), Kucha (Qiuci), Gaochang and other famous Buddhist centers took shape. Taoism was introduced into Xinjiang around the fifth century, becoming prevalent mainly in Turpan and ...

It was dangerous and impractical for society. And so, Buddhism gradually faded in the land of its birth. Buddhist missionaries learnt from this and softened their approach abroad.

In February 1940, explorer Aurel Stein commenced what would become one of the most illustrious expeditions of his career. The Hungarian–British archaeologist undertook the task of recording, ...

A Buddhist temple at Dandan-Oilik was first excavated by Marc Aurel Stein in 1900. It consists of a central cella nested in a larger square structure. Album ByÁngel Carlos Pérez Aguayo December ...