History of Buddhism in Central Asia
Central Asian Journal of Innovations on Tourism Management and Finance, 4 (5):
52-58 (May 2023)Abstract
Having emerged in India as a religion and a philosophical teaching, Buddhism had afterwards spread far beyond its birthplace. Central Asia had played a key role in exchanges between ancient India and China. The article discusses Buddhism’s expansion onto Central Asia and the region’s role in its further expansion to China. The article also demonstrates the significance of Chinese written sources for studying Buddhism in Central Asia.