Bodhidharma

c. 440–c. 528

Buddhist monk traditionally credited with bringing Chan Buddhism to China.

Bodhidharma (c. 440–c. 528) was a monk, born in Kanchipuram and died in Dengfeng.

These dates follow tradition and are not established historical facts.

Known as: Monk
Category: Religious Figures
Born: c. 440, Kanchipuram
Died: c. 528, Dengfeng

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Alive at the same time as Bodhidharma

Saint Patrick c. 385–c. 461, missionary
Attila c. 406–453, ruler
Aryabhata 476–550, mathematician
Benedict of Nursia c. 480–c. 547, monk
Boethius c. 480–524, philosopher
Justinian I c. 482–565, emperor

Portrait: Yoshitoshi, Public domain.