1. You believe timing was right in that many countries were undergoing some internal conflicts, and rulers saw Buddhism as a vehicle to bring stability to the people. the concepts of Buddhism are very peaceful, and rulers may have seen a way to make people put the focus for safety and peace back on the individual, rather than having to shoulder total responsibility themselves. Nirvana is a personal event, and an individual must lead a peaceful and sharing life to enter Nirvana. this would cause the people to think and look introspectively.
2. A change of leadership and a growing dissatisfaction with everyday life within a country helped the spread of Buddhism. Missionaries also helped spread the word by giving people hope for salvation by personal means, and not at the whim of a god or ruler.
3. How to look within oneself to judge if a decision is right for the benefit of the majority. mainly, to make judgements after ensuring that all aspects of the Dharma have been met, and trying to decide for the benefit of humanity instead of self.
Wayne Cuthbert
Universal Life Church
2. A change of leadership and a growing dissatisfaction with everyday life within a country helped the spread of Buddhism. Missionaries also helped spread the word by giving people hope for salvation by personal means, and not at the whim of a god or ruler.
3. How to look within oneself to judge if a decision is right for the benefit of the majority. mainly, to make judgements after ensuring that all aspects of the Dharma have been met, and trying to decide for the benefit of humanity instead of self.
Wayne Cuthbert
Universal Life Church
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