A History of Chinese Buddhist Faith and Life
Download or Read eBook A History of Chinese Buddhist Faith and Life PDF written by Kai Sheng and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2020-06-15 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Kai Sheng |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 606 |
Release | : 2020-06-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789004431775 |
ISBN-13 | : 9004431772 |
Rating | : 4/5 (75 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A History of Chinese Buddhist Faith and Life by : Kai Sheng
Book excerpt: This book is a study of the formation and the practice of Buddhist canons and an attempt to present as fully as possible the panorama of Chinese Buddhist faith. The book uses textual and archaeological sources, including Dunhuang texts, and adopts multiple perspectives such as textual evidence, historical circumstances, social life, as well as the intellectual background at the time.