Question

Explain the reasons for the rise and spread of Buddhism in India.

Answer 1

Answer:

The main reason for the rise of Buddhism was that it came into existence at a very proper time. Hinduism was becoming complicated and ritualistic day by day and people had grown sick of religious rigidities, rituals and animal sacrifices. Reform in the religion was the need of the day. People were aspiring for a simple religion. Preachings of Buddha were liked by them. The lower classes of society embraced Buddhism as in Hinduism, the right to salvation was not granted to them. The neglected and oppressed classes were granted a status of equality in Buddhism. Buddhism was based on the spirit of equality. Caste system had no place in it. Hinduism was becoming rigid day by day. People of higher classes oppressed men of lower castes severely. The Hindu society was in a state of ferment and lower classes were aspiring for a change.

Ashoka promoted Buddhist expansion by sending monks to surrounding territories to share the teachings of the Buddha. A wave of conversion began, and Buddhism spread not only through India, but also internationally. Some scholars believe that many Buddhist practices were simply absorbed into the tolerant Hindu faith.

Answer 2

Explanation:

King Ashoka spread Buddhism in India

he send his daughter to Sri Lanka to spread Buddhism