Question

Both Hinduism and Buddhism began in India. Yet Buddhism spread throughout East and Southeast Asia while Hinduism remained mostly in India. Why did Buddhism spread while Hinduism did not?

Answer 1

Buddhism began in India and then spread throughout East and Southeast Asia.

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Answer 2

Well, Hinduism never spread because Buddhism was spread along the Silk Road. Mongol Empire had a primary religion of Buddhism, and it was the largest empire at the time. It controlled most of the Silk Road. This is how Buddhism spread and Hinduism did not. Best of Luck!