The Revival of Buddhist Monasticism in Medieval China (Hardcover, New)

This is the first book in any language offering a comprehensive study that places Daoxuan (596-667), one of the most important scholarly monks, in the context of medieval Chinese Buddhist history. In presenting a fresh image of medieval monastic life of Chinese Buddhism, it focuses on several key issues in Daoxuan's work, including the veneration of Buddha's relics, the re-creation of the ordination platform and ordination ritual, and how the Buddhist community reclassified and dealt with monastic property. It is indispensable for all those who are interested in the religions and history of medieval China and comparative monasticism.

General

Imprint:	Peter Lang Publishing
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	American University Studies, 253
Release date:	November 2006
First published:	November 2006
Authors:	Huaiyu Chen
Dimensions:	230 x 160 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	244
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-8204-8624-6
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > History of religion Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Worship > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Worship > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > History of religion
LSN:	0-8204-8624-8
Barcode:	9780820486246

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