What was the basic appeal of Buddhism to the Chinese?

Briana L: What was the basic appeal of Buddhism to the Chinese?
A) Buddhism promised great wealth to its followers.
B) Buddhism promised freedom from religion.
C) Buddhism promised equality for all people.
D) Buddhism promised freedom from suffering.

Answers and Views:

Answer by P’ang
D. Buddhism promises all people, not just the Chinese, freedom from suffering.

The Buddha taught that those who practiced Buddhism could attain freedom from suffering (“dukkha”). In the Four Noble Truths, Buddha taught that all people experienced suffering; that suffering arose from attachment; that attachment wasn’t necessary; and that Buddhist practice could end attachment (and hence end suffering).

Buddhism does not promise wealth, does not take a position on freedom from religion (some Buddhists also have religious faith), and doesn’t address social issues such as equality for all.

Answer by nmariem91
Out of the four I think D is the best answer. Chinese peasants were extremely poor and Buddhism appealed to them because the monasteries provided social sevices.

Answer by dooniebrasco
A and D and a is A is preferred.
I dont understand the meaning of freedom from religion.You mean people can get freedom from religion or Buddhism shows the freedom that people can choose religion?Both are not the purpose of the Chinese.
Buddhism has grade in itself.