Monks, rulers, and literati : the political ascendancy of Chan Buddhism
Welter, Albert,1952-Author
New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press,
2006.
Over the centuries, Chan Buddhism has grown from an obscure movement to an officially recognised and eventually dominant form of Buddhism in China and East Asia. In this book, the author presents the story of the rise of Chan, a story which has been obscured by myths about Zen.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Over the centuries, Chan Buddhism has grown from an obscure movement to an officially recognised and eventually dominant form of Buddhism in China and East Asia. In this book, the author presents the story of the rise of Chan, a story which has been obscured by myths about Zen.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Zen Buddhism
Buddhism and state
Zen Buddhism
Buddhism
Religion
Philosophy & Religion