Tuesday, January 11, 2005

Greco-Buddhism

Following Alexander's conquests in Asia and India, the religion of the ancient Greeks co-existed with nascent Buddhism for 800 years or more, influencing the growing religion generally and Mahayana in particular. Alexander thus had a significant role in shaping the cultures of China, Tibet, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and Taiwan.
Another reason we don't call him 'Alexander the Pretty Good'.

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