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Why was Buddhism especially supportive of printing technology?

ABuddhists saw a strong economic potential in the sacred book market
BBuddhism was fighting with Christianity for converts and saw pamphlets and flyers as a way to attract followers
CBuddhism supported printing because it provided jobs for monks who otherwise could not earn a living
DBuddhism favored the adoption of printing because copying and distribution of sacred text was considered a highly meritorious act

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One of the reasons why Buddhism was especially supportive of printing technology was because "b. Buddhism was fighting with Christianity for converts and saw pamphlets and flyers as a way to attract followers," since this allowed for the message to be more easily spread. 

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