The pagoda is the monument (usually built on sacred ground) where Buddha is worshipped, that consists of several levels, one on top of another.

Politically Monks spread the Buddhism into China, Japan, Korea all during low points in each country's history. China adopted Buddhism as the states 'official religion (Tang Dynasty Socially Buddhism has answers to many of the problems in societies (poverty, discrimination). Buddhism rejects the caste system. It also includes a deep understanding of the mind (and natural therapies). Religiously Buddhism allows for a way to achieve enlightenment, moderation and Nirvana