[DOC] [TLE] The Buddhist World: Buddhism in East Asia - China, Korean, Japan. [PAR] During the third century B.C., Emperor Ashoka sent missionaries to the northwest 
... It was only later on that the Chinese came to understand fully the teachings of 
the Buddha. ... His fine translations were popular and helped to spread Buddhism 
in China. ... By the latter half of the sixth century, monks were even employed in... [DOC] [TLE] History of Buddhism - Wikipedia [PAR] The History of Buddhism spans from the 5th century BC to the present; which 
arose in and around the ancient Kingdom of Magadha (now in Bihar, India), and 
is based on the teachings of Siddhrtha Gautama in the eastern part of Ancient 
India. ... The religion evolved as it spread from the northeastern region of the 
Indian... [DOC] [TLE] History of Buddhism in India - Wikipedia [PAR] Buddhism is a world religion, which arose in and around the ancient Kingdom of 
Magadha (now in Bihar, India), and is based on the teachings of Siddhrtha 
Gautama who was deemed a "Buddha" ("Awakened One"). Buddhism spread 
outside of Magadha starting in the Buddha's lifetime. ..... Buddhist monk and 
esoteric master from South India (6th century),... [DOC] [TLE] Buddhism and Its Spread Along the Silk Road - Silkroad Foundation [PAR] He spent his remaining life in travelling, teaching and spreading Buddhism. ... 
The Indian King Ashoka (273-232 BC), the grandson of the founder of the 
Mauryan dynasty, ... The Buddhist monks were free to move throughout the whole 
area. ... by the Chinese in the 6th century after Tang's power dominated the Tarim 
basin. [DOC] [TLE] The Growth and Spread of Buddhism - Ancient India - Staff Room [PAR] In such an environment, Buddha's teaching offered an alternative to the 
mainstream religion. ... He also laid out rules for the conduct of his monks. ... In 
his life, Buddha travelled throughout the whole of northern India spreading his 
message and setting up ... In the sixth century AD, Mahayana Buddhism spread 
to Cambodia. [DOC] [TLE] Buddhism facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles ... [PAR] They are (1) The Theravada (teaching of the elders), located in the lands of 
southeast .... Historically, ancient Indian culture during the sixth century b.c. was 
to much of Asia ... He then embarked on a missionary career, preaching his 
message of .... There was a preceptor system for the guidance of novice monks, 
but the... [DOC] [TLE] The History of Buddha | History Cooperative [PAR] For over forty years he crisscrossed India on foot to spread his Dharma, a set of ... 
Monasteries dedicated to the memory of Buddha and his teachings became ... of 
life outlined for all his disciples, Buddhism spread throughout the rest of India. ... 
By the third century BC, eighteen separate schools of Buddhist thought were at... [DOC] [TLE] Buddhism | religion | Britannica.com [PAR] Oct 6, 2016 ... Religion and philosophy that developed from the teachings of the Buddha ... 
Spreading from India to Central and Southeast Asia, China, Korea, and ... and 
social life of Asia, and during the 20th century it spread to the West. .... He 
resolved then to renounce his wealth and family and live the life of an ascetic. [DOC] [TLE] HISTORY OF BUDDHISM - History World [PAR] He is following a pattern not uncommon in India at this time, when the rigidities of 
... in the 3rd century BC) Gautama follows an ascetic life for six years before 
deciding that ... followers are established as communities of monks in northern 
India. ... During Asoka's reign, and with his encouragement, Buddhism spreads to 
south... [DOC] [TLE] The Buddhist Catechism: Part IV. The Rise and Spread of Buddhism [PAR] He sent his wisest and best disciples to do the same throughout India. 234. ... A. 
About six centuries. ... A. Learned pilgrims came in different centuries to India and 
carried back with them books and teachings to their native lands. ... A. As early as 
the second or third century B.C. Five of Dharmshoka

Question: In the sixth century B.C. he sent monks to spread his teachings throughout India
Answer: Buddha