Poster lesson 34 / 63 · Beginner
The Spread of Buddhism
The artwork is preserved from the original collection. Read the accompanying explanation for context and distinctions between traditions.
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Buddhist teachings travelled through teachers, traders, pilgrims, translation and institutions. Movement was gradual and uneven, not a single journey from one centre. Communities adapted languages, art and customs while debating how to preserve teachings. When reading a history, distinguish evidence from later legend. A translated text can reveal both continuity and the choices made to communicate across cultures.
