Archaeological Study of Buddhism in the Bashu Region during the Han and Three Kingdoms Period

Abstract

Based on the archaeological discoveries in the Bashu region during the Han and Three Kingdoms Period, this paper delves into the transmission process, development status, and interaction with local culture of Buddhism in this area. Firstly, by analyzing the Buddhist relics in the Bashu region, this research reveals the initial spread of Buddhism in Bashu during this period and its interaction with the local social and cultural environment. Historical evidence such as Buddhist statues, stone carvings, architectural remains, and unearthed burial artifacts vividly illustrate how Buddhism took root and sprouted in Bashu after its introduction. After intertwining and blending with indigenous religious elements like shamanism and deity worship, Buddhism has formed an early from with distinct Bashu characteristics. By utilizing archaeological findings, a historical framework for the dissemination and development of Buddhism in Bashu during the Han and Three Kingdoms Period is constructed, providing a crucial regional perspective for understanding the history of early Buddhist dissemination in China and pointing towards the importance of focusing on newly unearthed materials and interdisciplinary research in future studies.