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Chinese Buddhism: A Thematic History
By: Chun-fang Yu

Chinese Buddhism: A Thematic History
 
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Author: Chun-fang Yu
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780824883478
Publication Date: 2020


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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.

Chinese Buddhism: A Thematic History, Chun-fang Yu, University of Hawaii Press, Paperback, 300 Pages, $33.00

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