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The Flower of Chinese Buddhism
About this book
Beginning with the introduction of the religion into China, this chronicle depicts the evolution of Buddhism. The career and achievements of the great Kumarajiva are investigated, exploring the famed philosophical treatises that form the core of East Asian Buddhist literature. Providing a useful and accessible introduction to the influential Tien-t'ai school of Buddhism in Japan as well as the teachings of the 13th-century monk Nichiren, this examination places special emphasis on the faith of the Lotus Sutra and the major works of masters such as Hui-su, Chih-i, and Chanjan. From the early translations of the Buddhist scriptures to the persecution of the T'ang dynasty, this exploration illuminates the role of Buddhism in Chinese society, and by extension, in humanity in general.
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Topic
Theology & ReligionSubtopic
Chinese HistoryTable of contents
- Front Cover
- Half Title
- Book Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Editor’s Note
- Preface to the English Edition
- Translator’s Note
- 1. From India to China
- 2. Early Chinese Translations of Buddhist Scriptures
- 3. Kumarajiva and His Translation Activities
- 4. Efforts to Systematize the Teachings
- 5. Travelers in Search of the Law
- 6. Huisi and the Veneration of the Lotus Sutra
- 7. Tiantai Zhiyi and His Three Major Writings
- 8. Xuanzang and His Journey to India
- 9. Tang Buddhism and the Achievement of Miaole Zhanran
- 10. The Buddhist Persecutions
- Glossary
- Appendix: Romanization Table
- Index
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