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Chinese Buddhism: A Thematic History

Chinese Buddhism: A Thematic History

Yü, Chün-Fang

Paperback

BuddhismChinese History

ISBN10: 0824883470
ISBN13: 9780824883478
Publisher: Univ Of Hawaii Pr
Published: Jun 30 2020
Pages: 300
Weight: 1.00
Height: 1.10 Width: 6.00 Depth: 8.90
Language: English

What are the foundational scriptures and major schools for Chinese Buddhists? What divinities do they worship? What festivals do they celebrate? These are some of the basic questions addressed in this book, the first introduction to Chinese Buddhism written expressly for students and those interested in an accessible yet authoritative overview of the subject based on current scholarship.

After presenting the basic tenets of the Buddha's teachings and the Chinese religious traditions, the book focuses on topics essential for understanding Chinese Buddhism: major scriptures, worship of buddhas and bodhisattvas, rituals and festivals, the monastic order, Buddhist schools such as Tiantai and Chan, Buddhism and gender, and current trends--notably humanistic Buddhism in Taiwan and the resurgence of Buddhism in post-Mao China. Each chapter ends with discussion questions and suggestions for further reading. A convenient glossary of common terms, titles, and names is included.

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