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Negative Effects Of Buddhism

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Buddhism Positive and Negative Effects Buddhism was found by Siddhartha Gautama, who soon became to be known as Buddha, or the enlightened one. The creation of Buddhism had positive effects on India at the time. One of the positive effects was Buddha allowed women in religious orders. This was a big step up for women because in most religions, such as Hinduism, did not allow women to be in religious orders. Another positive effects of Buddhism on India was the missionaries spoke in the common language of the people. During the time after Buddha's death, Buddhism was spread throughout Asia along trade routes such as the Silk Road. I think this helped with cultural diffusion throughout Asia. One positive effect of Buddhism is the rejection

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