Buddhism was introduced to China during the Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE) through trade routes like the Silk Road. It gradually gained followers and adapted to local beliefs, merging with Taoism and Confucianism to create unique Chinese Buddhist schools. Over the centuries, various forms of Buddhism, such as Chan (Zen) and Pure Land, developed in China. The religion influenced art, literature, and philosophy, leading to the construction of famous temples and the spread of Buddhist texts. Today, Buddhism remains an important spiritual tradition in China, with millions of practitioners.