How Buddhism spread — By absorbing ancient South Indian religions

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The spread of Buddhism was an exciting, surprising process, driven by smart religious innovations. In Andhra, it came into contact with megalith-worshipping peoples and was transformed by them. Anirudh Kanisetti explains the archaeological facts.
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Sources:
Holt, Sree Padma, and Anthony W. Barber, eds. Buddhism in the Krishna River Valley of Andhra. State University of New York Press, 2008.
Schopen, Gregory. Bones, Stones, and Buddhist Monks. University of Hawaii Press.
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