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Points of Divergence : Buddhism

Points of divergence concerning the history and developments of the Buddhist religion(s).

This page lists links to discussions about various potential points of divergence in the religion's history - some more plausible, some more far-fetched, but all of them interesting options for alternate developments of Buddhism and its interaction with other religions and predominantly non-Buddhist OTL cultures.

Buddha PODs

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Founding of Buddhism PODs

Asia without Buddhism

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Spread and variations of Buddhism PODs

Challenge: Buddhist Crusade ?

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OTL predominantly non-Buddhist countries and nations becoming mostly Buddhist

Challenge: A predominantly Buddhist India

Challenge: A Buddhist Scandinavia

Challenge: Hindu-Buddhist Pacific

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Various PODs

Largest possible monastic state ?

Challenge: Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism are world's only major religions

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See Also

Religious Points of Divergence

Points of Divergence concerning Hinduism

Points of Divergence concerning Christianity

Points of Divergence concerning Islam

Points of Divergence concerning Judaism and Jews

Points of Divergence concerning various other religions

Points of Divergence concerning indigenous religions

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