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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
Spread and variations of Buddhism PODs
OTL predominantly non-Buddhist countries and nations becoming mostly Buddhist
Challenge: A predominantly Buddhist India
Challenge: A Buddhist Scandinavia
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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