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that a heavily Christianized version of Buddha’s story was immensely popular in Europe in the 11th century as the Legend of Barlaam and Josaphat; although British became first aware of Buddhism’s existence as a religion only in the 19th century.

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Fun Fact: that a heavily Christianized version of Buddha’s story was immensely popular in Europe in the 11th century as the Legend of Barlaam and Josaphat; although British became first aware of Buddhism’s existence as a religion only in the 19th century.

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