Eminent Monk: Buddhist Ideals in Medieval Chinese Hagiography (Studies in East Asian Buddhism)
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (702 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0824818415 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 232 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"solid and well written" according to Dewdrop. This study of medieval Chinese monks is solid and well written. The author has gone through all the basic sources and divided medieval monastic life into three main categories: asceticism, thaumaturgy, and scholarship. He probes each of these in detail, revealing complexities and contradictions in monastic identity. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in me
Book by Kieschnick, John, Kieschnick