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Buddhism was gradually accepted in China over several centuries. While initially facing skepticism from Confucian scholars, Buddhism gained popularity among the aristocracy and royalty in northern China from the 4th century CE onward. By the Tang dynasty, Buddhism had spread widely in China and monasteries and temples proliferated, though it also faced criticism for discouraging family and work. Emperor Wu Zhuan sought to curb Buddhist influence in the 9th century by limiting monastic numbers, though Buddhi

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