Spreading Buddha's Word in East Asia: The Formation and Transformation of the Chinese Buddhist Canon
(Part of the The Sheng Yen Series in Chinese Buddhist Studies Series)
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A monumental work in the history of religion, the history of the book, the study of politics, and bibliographical research, this volume follows the making of the Chinese Buddhist canon from the fourth century to the digital era. Approaching the subject from a historical perspective, it ties the religious, social, and textual practices of canon formation to the development of East Asian Buddhist culture and enlivens Chinese Buddhist texts for readers...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0231171617
ISBN13:9780231171618
Release Date:January 2020
Publisher:Columbia University Press
Length:432 Pages
Weight:1.30 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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