Seeing Through Zen: Encounter, Transformation, and Genealogy in Chinese Chan Buddhism

by John R. McRae and John R. McRæ

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The tradition of Chan Buddhism-more popularly known as Zen-has been romanticized throughout its history. In this book, John R. McRae shows how modern critical techniques, supported by recent manuscript discoveries, make possible a more skeptical, accurate, and-ultimately-productive assessment of Chan lineages, teaching, fundraising practices, and social organization. Synthesizing twenty years of scholarship, Seeing through Zen offers new, accessible...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0520237986

ISBN13:9780520237988

Release Date:January 2004

Publisher:University of California Press

Length:224 Pages

Weight:0.74 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

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Asia Buddhism China Education & Reference History Philosophy Religion Religion & Spirituality

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