Discovering the Evolution of Buddhism: A Journey through the 4th and 5th Centuries AD

The 4th and 5th centuries AD were a period of significant change in the history of Buddhism, with the emergence of new schools of thought, the development of new practices, and the spread of Buddhism to new regions.

One of the most significant events in the 4th century was the split of the Buddhist community into two major schools, the Mahayana and the Theravada. The Mahayana school, which emerged in northern India, emphasized the concept of the bodhisattva, an enlightened being who postpones their own enlightenment to help others achieve it. The Theravada school, which was established in Sri Lanka, focused on the teachings of the Pali Canon and emphasized individual liberation from suffering.

During this period, Buddhism continued to spread to new regions, including China, Korea, and Japan. The translation of Buddhist texts into Chinese began in the 2nd century AD, but it was during the 4th and 5th centuries that the religion gained significant popularity in China. The Chinese monk Kumarajiva, who lived in the 4th century, is credited with translating many important Buddhist texts into Chinese.

In addition to new schools of thought and the spread of Buddhism to new regions, the 4th and 5th centuries saw the development of new practices within Buddhism. One of the most notable was the emergence of Pure Land Buddhism, which emphasized the importance of devotion to the Buddha Amitabha and the aspiration to be reborn in his Pure Land after death.
Overall, the 4th and 5th centuries were a time of great change and development in the history of Buddhism, with new schools of thought, new practices, and the spread of the religion to new regions.

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00:00-intro
00:05-history of Buddhism 4th-5th cent AD
00:21-Stupa shaped relic
00:32-The earliest stucco sculptures 2nd-5th cent A.D
01:05-Death of Buddha Bhamala 3rd-4th.A.D
01:35-Glided image of buddha proviance unknown 2nd-3rd cent A.D
03:32-Glass Bangles Bhir Mounnd, sorkap and stupa sites 4th cent.B.C 5th cent A.D
03:55-finger rings of lead Bhir Mound 3rd cent B.C.
04:40-Stone and metal Scluptures Jaulian,Dheri,Tofkian sirsukh 4th-5th cent A.D
05:05-foot rest sirkap1st cent B.C
05:15-stupa pegs nagadanta dharmarajiks 2nd-3rd cent.A.D
05:50-door jambs decorated with human figurs Dharmarakjika 2nd-3rd cent A.D.
06:34-Aphrodite Dharmarajika 1st cent A.D
06:43-Punishment Scene sirkap 1st cent A.D
07:11-A servent presenting wine cup to his master dharmarajika 1st-3rd cent A.D
07:18-A dancing Scene Dharmarajika 2nd-3rd cent A.D
07:26-Amorini Playng Musical Instruments Kalawan 2nd-3rd cent A.D
07:36-A yakshi Dharamarjiki 2nd-3rd cent A.D
07:41-Sleeping Female Dancer and Musician Dharamarjika 2nd-3rd cent A.D
08:12-Relic Caskets Taxila 1st-5th cent A.D
08:34-Relic Caskets
08:53-bodhisattva sidhartha 2nd-3rd cent A.D
09:06-Bodhisattiva Padmapani tharelli
09:14-Buddha in the Reassurance pose jaulian
09:20-Buddha in Attitude of Preaching
09:36-A worshippr And donor
09:49-A leaning Donor
09:54-Men Holding fish kalawan 2nd-3rd cent A.D
10:13-An aged hermit in hut
10:20-Silver Utensils And Ornaments
15:01-Image of the sungod
15:11-Sirkap 2nd Ancient City 2nd cent B.C 2nd Cent .A.D
16:40-Pottery from various Sites
17:17-pottery from Buddhist sites 1st-5th A.D
17:41-metal Objects

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