Buddhism in China DBQ

Depending on the political stability, the responses to Buddhism in China were different. Between 220 CE and 570 CE, a time of political instability, most people had positive attitudes towards Buddhism, and after 570 CE, a time of political stability, most people had negative attitudes towards Buddhism. Most positive attitudes towards Buddhism occurred between 220 CE and 570 CE due to a need for a sense of salvation. According to Buddha, Buddhism is all about sorrow. Buddha believed that life was surrounded by sorrow, no matter what class in society a person was. He believed the basic teachings of Buddhism had to do with sorrow; what it is, where it comes from, and how to stop it. (Doc. 1) Zhi Dun, a Chinese scholar, author, and confidant of Chinese aristocrats, believed that people who served Buddha all throughout their lives would end up in Nirvana. The goals of Buddhism were to end up in Nirvana. Buddhism was very appealing during a time of instability like the Era of Division. (Doc 2) Also, according to an anonymous Chinese scholar, Confucius is not as good as Buddha. The scholar was very positive towards Buddhism. This was also in a time of political instability. (Doc 3) Zong Mi, a leading Buddhist scholar in the ninth century also believed Buddha taught well. Even though China was in a state of stability, he still had a positive attitude towards Buddhism. He believed that both Buddha and Confucius were good teachers. (Doc 5) However, most people did not like Buddhism during times of political stability. Most people had negative attitudes towards Buddhism during times of stability. Han Yu, a Confucian scholar, believed that since Buddha was not Chinese, he was inferior. He believed that Confucius was a better teacher. During times of stability, Buddhism was frowned upon. (Doc 4) The Tang Emperor Wu was very against Buddhism. He