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Social hierarchy - Castes Did not recognize social distinctions based on caste message appealed strongly to lower castes Merchants prominent in ranks of early Buddhism

Vernacular Early Buddhists favored local vernacular that reached larger numbers, instead of Sanskrit, literary language of Vedas Stupas shrines housing relics of the Buddha and his first disciples Recognized holy sites that served as focal points of devotion

Buddhist movement was organized Gifts, grants, provided land, buildings, finances for monasteries Monks spent much time explaining dharma to lay audience Patronage of Mauryan dynasty added to appeal

Monks Spread, retained coherence Organized into monasteries that promoted the faith Leaders – Asoka and later Kushan Emperors Growth spurred by conversion Encouraged missionaries (Sri Lanka, China, Korea, and Japan) Ordered Buddhist relics enshrined in 84,000 stupas he had built all over his kingdom

Spread north and east w/in 200 years after death of Buddha By 13th century Buddhism had nearly disappeared from India

What about India? Pockets of Buddhism remained in India, especially in the northeast Brahmin opposition was strong and aided by Gupta emperors Hinduism showed adaptability by emphasizing mystical side

The “Great Vehicle” (opened the road to many people) 100 C.E. Northern Asia (China, Japan, etc.) Lay Buddhism – Buddhism “for the masses” Focus on compassion Goal is to become a bodhisattva and assist others toward enlightenment

The “Way of the Elders” Oldest school of Buddhism - stricter southern Asia (Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, etc.) A “do-it-yourself” approach to enlightenment Focus on wisdom and meditation Goal is to become a Buddha

Chandragupta Mauryan unified northern India Ashoka most famous emperor of Mauryan empire Erected huge stone pillars inscribed with his policies-- some said that he would treat subjects fairly

Held that some people could attain nirvana through their own meditation and still remain in world to teach others Like Christian saints, they provided source of inspiration

Tripitaka (the Pali Cannon) – the “Three Baskets”: Vinaya (“discipline”) – rules for monastic life Sutta (“discourse”) – sermons of the Buddha Abhidhamma (metaphysical “teachings”) Dhammapada – collected sayings of the Buddha