Question

The First Buddhist monk who entered Korea to spread teachings of Buddhism is:

A. Mahendra

B. Sanghamitra

C. Upali

D. Sundo

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Answer 1

Answer:

❶ The First Buddhist monk who entered Korea to spread teaching of Buddhism is D) Sundo ☑ .

Explanation:

Buddhism was first introduced into the Korean peninsula from China in the 4th Century CE when the country divided into the three kingdoms of Paekche, Koguryo and Silla.

Buddhism arrived first in the northern kingdom of Koguryo and then gradually spread into the other two kingdom.

Answer 2

The First Buddhist monk who entered Korea to spread teachings of Buddhism is Sundo

• The first monk to bring Buddhist teachings was Sundo

• Sundo - a monk from northern Chinese state Former Qin brought Buddhism to Goguryeo in northern Korea in 372 CE

• In 372, the monk Sund  was sent by Fu Jian  of Former Qin to the court of the King Sosurim of Goguryeo.