Buddhism in Unified Silla Dynasty

-Emphasis on well-being life

Buddhism is one of the global religions with extensive, and complex history and systems of belief. Although all the teachings and tenets are derived from the religion, the ideology itself have had a huge influence on people all over the world, and during fourth to tenth century (about six hundred years) in Korea. Especially during the Unified Silla Dynasty (668 CE – 918 CE), the influence of the religion was peaked. It was due to the Renaissance of the Buddhist arts reaching its highest point at that time, and also due to many international trades of monks with Tang dynasty, India and the countries bordering on Western China. The monks were sent to study abroad, and participate the business related to the religion.

The fundamental tenets of Buddhist principles are direct and practical.

 "Basic tenets of Buddhism" 

1. Nothing is fixed or permanent

2. Actions have consequences

3. Change is possible

Buddhism speaks to all people regardless of race, nationality, caste, sexuality, or gender. It explains practical ways so that people can realize and apply the Buddhist principles to daily lives and thus, being fully responsible for their lives. 

Karma

Karma refers to virtuous or immoral behaviors a person takes during her lifetime. Virtuous actions, such as generosity, righteousness, and meditation, all bring about happiness also to the next lifetime while immoral actions, such as lying, stealing or killing, bring about unhappiness to the next life.  The underlying postulate of this belief is Reincarnation which is the reason why the Unified Silla Dynasty used this tool to govern people – to provide a proof that both good and bad action will be paid off.