Life, Times and Songs of a 10th Century Korean Monk (Paperback)

Written 1074-1075, Kyunyo-jon recounts the life of one of the most significant figures in the Buddhist organization of the Koryo period. Presented here is a detailed picture of the norms and practices of Korean Buddhism in a period when Buddhism was the prevailing ethical force in society. The book is also a documentation of Korean perspectives on China and Chinese culture prior to the domination of Chinese Neo-Confucian ideology. Critical comments are made on the Korean literary world and eleven songs composed by the monk Kyunyo are included.

General

Imprint:	Wild Peony Book Publishers Pty Ltd
Country of origin:	Australia
Series:	The University of Sydney East Asian Series
Release date:	August 1993
First published:	August 1993
Authors:	Kyunyo-Jon
Volume editors:	Adrian Buzo
Translators:	Tony Prince
Dimensions:	148 x 305 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	150
ISBN-13:	978-0-646-14772-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > General Books > History > General
LSN:	0-646-14772-2
Barcode:	9780646147727

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