On the Reasons for "Prosperous Buddhism" Policy and Its Influence at the Early Stage of Northern Song Dynasty

At the beginning of the Northern Song Dynasty the ruling clique adopts the Buddha policy,not only because of the army family background the rulers were sick of the weapons and wanted to carry out vigorously the honors civil and cultural affairs policy,but also because of the Buddhism's swift and violent expansion and influence in the general external situations.Being carried by several generations of rulers,the policy has brought profound influence on various aspects in the society.Therefore the political power obtained the actual benefit.And the prosperous temple economy formed the unique scenery of the Northern Song Dynasty society.The foreign relations of the Dynasty developed actively.The social culture also presented the bright characteristic for it.The mature Song Dynasty culture took the important place in China's cultural history.