The Contribution of the Kushan Empire to Buddhism

The material world is constantly changing according to eternal law. History shows that when a civilization dies, another civilization develops. However, as for disappearing civilizations, a lot of information is left without being compromised, others are left behind, some are buried in ruins and there are no traces of heritage. Without the past, we must point out that it is impossible now and in the future. Therefore, history is very important. David Hume believes that history not only is an important part of knowledge but also opens the door to many other parts and provides materials for most science.

In Central Asia, Buddhism was associated with the rise of the Kusher empire from the 1 st century to the 3 rd century. They show that along the Silk Road, some kings and rulers try to transcend certain groups, tribes and religious traditions. In addition to his own king figures like Kanishka, the Kushan coin depicts Buddhism, Greek and Iranian aristocrats. Statues created by Gandharan School also incorporate elements from India, Greece and Iran. The rulers built monasteries and temples along the Silk Road, but these are often used by religious believers. One of the monasteries is located in the famous Bukhara city, which is later thought to be the center of central Islamic culture of Islam.

After conquering the Indians, the Kushan Empire took over Greek, Greek, Greek and artistic Greek Buddhism. The Greeks continue to be an important part of the cultural world of India. It seems that depiction of Buddha is influenced by Greek culture. The Buddha statue of the Ghandara era often shows the Buddha under the protection of Hercules. Several references of Indian literature praise the knowledge of Yavanas or Greeks. Mahabharata praised them as "Yavanas omniscience" (sarvajnaa yavanaa); for example "Yavanas, O king, omniscience; Suras is the truth in particular is an aircraft, mathematician Varahamihira's" Brihat-Samhita " People are not pure, but they have to be respected for being scientifically trained and being superior in other aspects. "