Exploring On The Buddhism Development Of People In Balhae

Balhae people is the generic term for the people of all nationalities lived in Balhae cisborder during 7-10 century.Balhae people believe in Buddhism,which has a direct relationship with highly praised by rulers of Balhae kingdom.Before the founding of Balhae kingdom,rulers have certain contacted with Buddhism belief.After founding,especially after conferred and became a vassal state of Tang dynasty,All previous rulers of Balhae were searching for its own develop,and actively learn advanced institution from the Tang dynasty,they followed the political,economic and cultural reform from Tang dynasty.Buddhist belief began to introduced into Balhae kingdom and develop rapidly in this context.Buddhism belief of Balhae people established a important ideological basis for the situation of family between Tang dynasty and Balhae kingdom.This article based on the literature and archaeological data,processed from the Buddhist belief of Balhae people,comprehensive analyzed the discoveries and excavations of Buddhist relics,the history background of Balhae Buddhism and activities for worship.Based on the research to Balhae people’s Buddhist belief,you can see the Buddhism belief is an important tool to the rulers,with a strong political purposes to help them control effectively.Buddhism belief’s highly publicity was beneficial for stabilize society,also provided necessary ideological basis to the politics,economy and culture development.Meanwhile,the develop of the Buddhist belief indirectly contributed to the development of Buddhist temple construction,Buddha statues,relative painting,calligraphy and arts.Buddhist belief of Balhae people also regarded as an important medium of communication with Japan,which promoted friendly relationship with Japan.Finally,Buddhist faith of Balhae people was followed by the Liao dynasty and produced a profound effect to later generations.