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Chinese Buddhism and traditional culture

Fang Litian

(China perspectives series)

Routledge, 2019

  • : hbk

Other Title

Zhongguo fo jiao yu chuan tong wen hua

中国仏教与伝統文化

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"The original-language version of this book was published by Shanghai People's Publishing House in 1988"--T.p. verso

"This book is published with financial support from the Chinese Fund for the Humanities and Social Sciences"--T.p. verso

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Description

Since the first century, when Buddhism entered China, the foreign religion has influenced and been influenced in turn by traditional Chinese culture, and eventually became an important part of it. That is one of the great historical themes not only for China but also for East Asia. This book explores the elements of Buddhism, including its classics, doctrines, system, and rituals, to reveal the basic connotation of Buddhism as a cultural entity. Regarding the development of Buddhism in China, it traces the spread in chronological order, from the introduction in Han Dynasties (202 BC-220 AD), to the prosperity in the Sixteen Kingdoms (ca. 304-439 AD), and then to the decline since the Five Dynasties (907-ca. 960 AD). It is noteworthy that the Buddhist schools in the Southern and Northern Dynasties (420-589 AD) and the Buddhist sects in Sui and Tang Dynasties (581-907 AD) contributed to the sinicization of Buddhism. This book also deals with the interesting question of the similarities and differences between Chinese Buddhism and Indian Buddhism, to examine the specific characters of the former in terms of thought and culture. In the last chapter, the external influence of Chinese Buddhism in East Asia is studied. Scholars and students in Buddhism and Chinese culture studies, especially those in Buddhist countries, will benefit from the book. Also, it will appeal to readers interested in religion, Chinese culture, and ancient Chinese history.

Table of Contents

Contents Chapter 1 The Creation, Evolution and Dissemination of Indian Buddhism * Chapter 2 Buddhism's Introduction into China and Its Change and Development * Chapter 3 Various Buddhist Classics * Chapter 4 The Basic Doctrines of Buddhism * Chapter 5 Buddhist System and Ritual * Chapter 6 Buddhist Temple Hall * Chapter 7 Buddhist Monuments in China * Chapter 8 The Source of Basic Characteristics of Chinese Buddhism * Chapter 9 The External Influence of Chinese Buddhism *

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