Buddhism: Contribution and Development in The Sixth Century Bce

HISTORY

Among the new religions that emerged and developed as a result of the religious reform movement in the sixth century BC, Buddhism is the most prominent. Like Jainism, Buddhism also made a large number of its followers. Even after the death of Mahatma Buddha, Buddhism continued to flourish. It influenced Indian history more effectively than Jainism. The process of its development also started with the emergence of Buddhism in the sixth century BC. A large number of people became his followers during Buddha's lifetime. Even after his Mahaparinirvana, this religion continued to develop. Due to the efforts of emperors like Ashoka and Kanishka, this religion also spread abroad. Outside India Buddhism had reached China, Central Asia, and Far-South-East Tibet etc. Many reasons influenced the development of Buddhism.

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