Explain one example of how the spread of Buddhism influenced Confucianism during period 1200 to 1450.

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Grady

Advanced Placement (AP)

20 September, 11:32

Explain one example of how the spread of Buddhism influenced Confucianism during period 1200 to 1450.

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Kalan · Answer 1

Confucians in China began to accept Buddhist teachings, causing the combination of different religions to be conceived. Neo-Confucianism combined the rational thought of Confucianism with more abstract thoughts from Buddhism, emphasizing ethics rather than mysteries.

Alfred Medina · Answer 2

Answer: Neo Confucianism

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Neo confucianism was created in response to Buddhism being so accepted on China the Confucian created a new philosophy called Neo Confucianism which was a religious philosophy derived from Confucianism in China around AD 1000 in response to the ideas of Taoism and Buddhism.