The revival of Buddhist monasticism in medieval China

Author(s)

• Chen, Huaiyu

Bibliographic Information

The revival of Buddhist monasticism in medieval China

Huaiyu Chen

（American university studies, ser. 7 . Theology and religion ; v. 253）

P. Lang, c2007

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [199]-234) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This is the first book in any language offering a comprehensive study that places Daoxuan (596-667), one of the most important scholarly monks, in the context of medieval Chinese Buddhist history. In presenting a fresh image of medieval monastic life of Chinese Buddhism, it focuses on several key issues in Daoxuan's work, including the veneration of Buddha's relics, the re-creation of the ordination platform and ordination ritual, and how the Buddhist community reclassified and dealt with monastic property. It is indispensable for all those who are interested in the religions and history of medieval China and comparative monasticism.

by "Nielsen BookData"

Details

• NCID: BA89014698
• ISBN:
  • 9780820486246
• LCCN: 2006012705
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: viii, 244 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : BQ8789.D367
  • DC22 : 294.3/657095109021
  • DC : 294.32
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Daoxuan, 596-667
  • LCSH : Monasticism and religious orders, Buddhist -- China -- History
  • LCSH : Buddhism -- China -- Rituals -- History
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA00180562