Buddhism in China : a historical survey / by Kenneth K.S. Ch'en.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chʻen, Kenneth K. S. (Kenneth Kuan Shêng), 1907-

Series:

Princeton studies in the history of religion.

Princeton studies in the history of religion

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Buddhism--China--History.

Buddhism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

Paperbak edition, second printing.

Place of Publication:

Princeton, N.J : Princeton University Press, 1973.

Summary:

CONTENTS: Preface. Table of Chinese Dynasties. Maps of Dynasties. Introduction, Growth and Domestication. Maturity and Acceptance. Decline. Conclusion. Glossary. Chinese Names and Titles. Bibliography. Index.

Contents:

Frontmatter

PREFACE

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

TABLE OF CHINESE DYNASTIES

I. Background

II. Introduction and Early Development: Han Dynasty

GROWTH AND DOMESTICATION

III. Initial Contact and Response: Buddhism Under the Eastern Chin Dynasty

IV. Eminent Monks Under the Eastern Chin Dynasty

V. Progress and Opposition: Southern Dynasties

VI. Barbarian Acceptance: Northern Dynasties

VII. Persecution and Triumph: Northern Chou and Sui Dynasties

MATURITY AND ACCEPTANCE

VIII. The Apogee: Tang Dynasty

IX. The Monastic Order

X. Buddhist Temples and Popular Buddhism

XI. The Schools of Buddhism in China

XII. The Schools of Buddhism in China (Continued)

XIII. The Chinese Tripitaka

DECLINE

XIV. Memories of a Great Tradition: Sung Dynasty

XV. Under Alien Dynasties: Liao, Chin, and Yuan Dynasties

XVI. Recession and Decline: Ming and 434 Ch'ing Dynasties

XVII. Reforms and Changes: Modern Period

CONCLUSION

XVIII. The Contributions of Buddhism to Chinese Culture

Glossary

Chinese Names and Titles

Bibliography

Index

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780691216058

0691216053

OCLC:

1227051629