Abstract:

Thro history, all beliefs and philosophical thoughts have influenced humanity and societies. Especially Asian communities have been under the influence of Buddhist faith/philosophy for centuries. One of the peoples that came to the beginning of the societies influenced by Buddhism is Korea. Buddhism came to Korea from China during the Three Kingdom period and was adopted by the Koreans by Mahayana Buddhism, which was widespread in China. Over time, Korean rituals, cultural influences and political developments, and Korean Buddhism, which is Korean-specific, have emerged in many sections. Through the help organizations founded by Buddhists in today’s Korean society, Korean Buddhism is welcomed with sympathy abroad, but it has begun to be seen as a cultural heritage within the country rather than a belief. Thro the historical process, Buddhism beliefs/philosophy had a different meaning for the Koreans. A period of Buddhism has become an important belief for the Koreans while another period has become a thought that the state has tried to forget. This study discussed the impact of Buddhism on the Koreans in the historical process, starting from the first entry of Buddhism into the Korean territory until today. The effects of Buddhism, which is still being seen in today's Korea, have been studied.

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