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Development of Buddhist Sangha under Yuan Imperial Patronage
Around 1304, the Yuan (Chinese realm of the Mongol Empire) under Temür and his successors continued state patronage of the Buddhist sangha, especiall…
Timeline
- 1304Dadu · North ChinaAround 1304, the Yuan central government continued the institutions favoring the sangha established since Kublai Khan, maintaining monastery land holdings, monk registration, and the investiture system of Imperial Preceptors. Both Tibetan and Chinese Buddhist sanghas operated under imperial protection and participated in court rituals.
- 1304Monastery regions of Jiangnan and Tibet · ChinaUnder imperial patronage, sanghas across the realm expanded monasteries, hosted dharma assemblies, and advanced the translation and circulation of Chinese-Tibetan Buddhist scriptures. The sangha population and monastery economy continued growing in the early 14th century, forming an important pillar of Yuan religious and social structure.
Sources
- Yuan dynasty — Encyclopaedia Britannica https://www.britannica.com/topic/Yuan-dynasty
- Buddhism under the Mongols — Encyclopedia of Buddhism https://www.britannica.com/topic/Buddhism/Mahayana