Question

What was the condition of Buddhism in the period between the Han and the Sui dynasties?

Answer 1

Confucianism values had the most influential ideals; therefore, people did not practice Buddhism as much as in later periods

Answer 2

Answer: It was not a native religion, but it adapted to Chinese ways and thrived during this period.

Explanation:

Buddhism started to be actively propagated during the rule of the Han emperor Mingdi (57/58–75/76 CE), after being first introduced through Central Asia and eventually Southeast Asia´s trade routes.

During the Han dynasty, Buddhism in China was strongly linked to magical practices that made it compatible with Daoism.

By the time of the Sui dynasty (581–618), Buddhism emerged as a state religion for the reunified China.