Chinese Buddhism: A Thematic History
Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- A Note on the Transcription of Sanskrit Terms and Names -- Introduction -- 1. Major Buddhist Sutras and Treatises of Chinese Buddhism -- 2. Cults of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas -- 3. Buddhist Festivals and Rituals -- 4. The Monastic Order -- 5. The Doctrinal Tradit...
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
| Subito Delivery Service: | Order now. |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Fernleihe: | Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste |
| Published: |
Honolulu
University of Hawaii Press
[2020]
|
| In: | Year: 2020 |
| Further subjects: | B
Buddhism (China)
B Buddhism / RELIGION / History |
| Online Access: |
Cover (Verlag) Volltext (doi) Volltext (lizenzpflichtig) |
| Summary: | Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- A Note on the Transcription of Sanskrit Terms and Names -- Introduction -- 1. Major Buddhist Sutras and Treatises of Chinese Buddhism -- 2. Cults of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas -- 3. Buddhist Festivals and Rituals -- 4. The Monastic Order -- 5. The Doctrinal Traditions: Tiantai and Huayan -- 6. The Meditation Tradition: Chan Buddhism -- 7. The Devotional Tradition: Pure Land Buddhism -- 8. Buddhism and Gender -- 9. Buddhism in Modern China -- Glossary -- Index -- ABOUT THE AUTHOR What are the foundational scriptures and major schools for Chinese Buddhists? What divinities do they worship? What festivals do they celebrate? These are some of the basic questions addressed in this book, the first introduction to Chinese Buddhism written expressly for students and those interested in an accessible yet authoritative overview of the subject based on current scholarship.After presenting the basic tenets of the Buddha’s teachings and the Chinese religious traditions, the book focuses on topics essential for understanding Chinese Buddhism: major scriptures, worship of buddhas and bodhisattvas, rituals and festivals, the monastic order, Buddhist schools such as Tiantai and Chan, Buddhism and gender, and current trends—notably humanistic Buddhism in Taiwan and the resurgence of Buddhism in post-Mao China. Each chapter ends with discussion questions and suggestions for further reading. A convenient glossary of common terms, titles, and names is included |
|---|---|
| Format: | Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web. |
| ISBN: | 0824883489 |
| Access: | Restricted Access |
| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1515/9780824883485 |