Tuesday, August 25, 2009

How did Hinduism and Buddhism spread to Southeast Asia?

Hinduism

It was believed that Hindu priests were invited by the SEAsian rulers to reach Indian Culture . There could be a possibility that because India was seen as an advanced civilisation , SEAsia rulers may have wanted to learn some things from the Indians

Buddhism

Buddhism came to Southeast Asia c. 300 ce . It was brought by Indian and Chinese traders as well as the Buddhist missionaries who travelled with them.

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