In countries such as Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, and Cambodia, Buddhism is the dominant belief system today. Everywhere you go, Buddhism has changed the way communities are organized. It challenged social hierarchies, created opportunities for women, and gave people of all classes a role in spiritual practice.
Buddhism became known in the trading community and spread throughout the Mauryan Empire along trade links and trade routes. In this way, Buddhism spread to Central Asia via the Silk Road.
As Buddhism spread, elements of different belief systems changed and mixed. This is a process known as "syncretism". For example, in China, Buddhist thought was mixed with Confucian and Taoist beliefs, and concepts such as ancestor worship (honor) and filial piety (respect for elders) became part of Buddhism.
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