Hyecho's journey: the world of Buddhism
"This book is an introduction to Buddhism told as the story of the Korean pilgrim Hyecho, who traveled through the Buddhist world during its eighth-century golden age. Lopez tells the story of Hyecho's journey, along the way introducing key elements of Buddhism--its basic doctrines, monast...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Chicago London
The University of Chicago Press
[2017]
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| In: | Year: 2017 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Hye-ch'o ca. 8. Jh.
/ Buddhism
/ Pilgrimage
/ India
B Asia / Buddhist art B Hye-ch'o ca. 8. Jh. / Buddhism / Korea / Silla / Pilgrimage / India |
| RelBib Classification: | BL Buddhism |
| Further subjects: | B
Buddhism in art
B Buddhism History B Travel B Buddhism B Buddhist pilgrims and pilgrimages B Hyech'o active 8th century Travel Hyech'o active 8th century B Hyech'o B Travel description B Hyech'o (active 8th century) Travel B Buddhist legends |
| Summary: | "This book is an introduction to Buddhism told as the story of the Korean pilgrim Hyecho, who traveled through the Buddhist world during its eighth-century golden age. Lopez tells the story of Hyecho's journey, along the way introducing key elements of Buddhism--its basic doctrines, monastic institutions, relationship to Islam, and importance of pilgrimage Introduction: tracing Hyecho's route -- Dunhuang: the discovery of the pilgrim's account -- Silla: the birthplace of the pilgrim -- At sea: the pilgrim sails for the holy land -- Kuśinagara: the Buddha enters Nirvana -- Vulture peak: two Buddhas seated side by side -- Bodh Gayā: the Buddha attains enlightenment -- Lumbinī: the Buddha is born -- Śrāvastí: city of the Buddha's miracles -- Sāṃkāśya: the Buddha descends from heaven -- Gandhāra: past lives of the Buddha -- Arabia: Buddhism encounters islam -- Wutaishan: the pilgrim passes away |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index "This book is an introduction to Buddhism told as the story of the Korean pilgrim Hyecho, who traveled through the Buddhist world during its eighth-century golden age. Lopez tells the story of Hyecho's journey, along the way introducing key elements of Buddhism--its basic doctrines, monastic institutions, relationship to Islam, and importance of pilgrimage |
| ISBN: | 022651790X |