Matrixrose, Word Buddhism found its genesis in 1820's ? Accoding to who ? Yes the Westerners. But in all you forgot one important aspect ...Buddhism existed even before Christianity. Just because THEY(westerners did not know how to define it does not mean it didn't exist). Just look at the westerners perception of Muslim religion in this day and age.....look at what is happening to the world today(current events). Even with all their scholars and universities they still have not got it right in this Modern day and age. And you want me to accept what was said by these very cultures 100 yrs ago ?