This paper elaborates the Chinese Buddhist music from the formation, development and stereotypes Modern until the popularization of the weakening of modern different stages, and presents preliminary arguments on the evolution process from early Buddhist music on the upper deck of "pop music” and then vulgarizing to nongovernmental and hope that the Buddhist music as one of the common non-material cultural heritage of Chinese nation will get further social attention, protection and Key words: history, types of forms, musical instruments, music features and functions