The Flower of Chinese Buddhism (The Soka Gakkai History of Buddhism #3)
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- Synopsis
- Beginning with the introduction of the religion into China, this chronicle depicts the evolution of Buddhism. The career and achievements of the great Kumarajiva are investigated, exploring the famed philosophical treatises that form the core of East Asian Buddhist literature. Providing a useful and accessible introduction to the influential Tien-t’ai school of Buddhism in Japan as well as the teachings of the 13th-century monk Nichiren, this examination places special emphasis on the faith of the Lotus Sutra and the major works of masters such as Hui-su, Chih-i, and Chanjan. From the early translations of the Buddhist scriptures to the persecution of the T’ang dynasty, this exploration illuminates the role of Buddhism in Chinese society, and by extension, in humanity in general.
- Copyright:
- 2009
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780977924547
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780977924547, 9780977924547
- Publisher:
- Middleway Press
- Date of Addition:
- 02/14/18
- Copyrighted By:
- Soka Gakkai
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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