Social Studies

At the time of King Kanishka the Great, Buddhism was divided into Theravada sect and Mahayana sect.

• India

• Korea

There was the publication of Buddhist Journal review distributed to those who are interested in Buddhism.

• Great Britain

• Sri Lanka

King Borommakot sent the monks headed by Phra Upali to ordain Buddhists in this country

• India

• Sri Lanka

Zuntao, the Buddhist messenger from China, came to propagate Buddhism in this country.

• Nepal

• Korea

Phra Nyanadilok published a book about Buddhism entitled ‘Buddhavacana’.

• New Zealand

• Germany

There was the establishment of temples to teach Buddhism on Sunday such as Los Angeles Thai Temple.

• The Netherlands

• The United States of America

Some population believe in Buddhism together with Shintoism

• Japan

• Korea

Buddhists established the Buddhist Association of Ottawa and a group of Buddhists of Toronto.

• Australia

• Canada

There was propagation of Buddhism by Dutch traders and Sri Lankans, who went to study in this country

• Germany

• The Netherlands

Sir Edwin Arnold wrote and published the book called "The Light of Asia".

• Great Britain

• Germany