The power of the Buddhas: the politics of Buddhism during the Koryŏ dynasty (918-1392)

Introduction -- Buddhism and the state in late Silla -- Foundations of a new Buddhist policy: T'aejo and Buddhism -- Legal provisions on the status of monks -- The Saṅgha examination, ranking and administration -- The royal and state preceptors -- The Buddhist temple economy in early Koryǒ -- B...

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Subtitles:Politics of Buddhism during the Koryŏ dynasty (918-1392)
Main Author: Vermeersch, Sem 1971- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge, Mass. [u.a.] Harvard University Press 2008
In: Harvard East Asian monographs (303)
Year: 2008
Series/Journal:Harvard East Asian monographs 303
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Korea / Goryeo / Buddhism / State
Further subjects:B Buddhism (Korea) Rituals History
B Buddhism (Korea) History 935-1392
B Korea Politics and government 935-1392
B Buddhism Rituals History Korea
B Buddhism and state (Korea) History
B Buddhism and state History Korea
B Buddhism and politics (Korea) History
B Korea Politics and government 935-1392
B Buddhism History 935-1392 Korea
B Buddhism and politics History Korea
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Summary:Introduction -- Buddhism and the state in late Silla -- Foundations of a new Buddhist policy: T'aejo and Buddhism -- Legal provisions on the status of monks -- The Saṅgha examination, ranking and administration -- The royal and state preceptors -- The Buddhist temple economy in early Koryǒ -- Buddhist state rituals
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 433-466) and index
ISBN:0674031881