The revival of Buddhist monasticism in medieval China / Huaiyu Chen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chen, Huaiyu, 1974-

Contributor:

Anne and Joseph Trachtman Memorial Book Fund.

Series:

American university studies. Theology and religion 0740-0446 ; Series VII, v. 253.

American university studies. Series VII, Theology and religion, 0740-0446 ; v. 253

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Daoxuan, 596-667.

Daoxuan.

Buddhist monasticism and religious orders--China--History.

Buddhist monasticism and religious orders.

Buddhism--China--Rituals--History.

Buddhism.

History.

China.

Physical Description:

viii, 244 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Peter Lang, [2007]

Summary:

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.

Notes:

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

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Anne and Joseph Trachtman Memorial Book Fund.

ISBN:

0820486248

9780820486246

OCLC:

67392687

Publisher Number:

99936612832