Hyecho's journey: the world of Buddhism

"This book is an introduction to Buddhism told as the story of the Korean pilgrim Hyecho, who traveled through the Buddhist world during its eighth-century golden age. Lopez tells the story of Hyecho's journey, along the way introducing key elements of Buddhism...its basic doctrines, monas...

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1. Verfasser: Lopez, Donald S. Jr. 1952- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Chicago ; London The University of Chicago Press [2017]
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Zusammenfassung:"This book is an introduction to Buddhism told as the story of the Korean pilgrim Hyecho, who traveled through the Buddhist world during its eighth-century golden age. Lopez tells the story of Hyecho's journey, along the way introducing key elements of Buddhism...its basic doctrines, monastic institutions, relationship to Islam, and importance of pilgrimage
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index
Beschreibung:XXII, 245 Seiten, 5 ungezählte Seiten Bildtafeln Karten, Illustrationen
ISBN:9780226517902