jan 1, 1253 - Buddhism is introduced to the west.
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In 1253, the Flemish Franciscan monk William of Rubruck sets out on a three-year journey to the east, hoping to learn more about the Mongols. His subsequent account introduces westerners to Buddhism, the first since classical scholars wrote about Buddhism. During the colonial era, western interest in Buddhism increases.
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