Major Buddhist Sutras and Treatises of Chinese Buddhism -- Cults of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas -- Buddhist Festivals and Rituals -- The Monastic Order -- The Doctrinal Traditions -- The Meditation Tradition -- The Devotional Tradition -- Buddhism and Gender -- Buddhism in Modern China

Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Yü, Chün-fang 1938- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Honolulu University of Hawaiʻi Press [2020]
Subjects:	Buddhismus China Buddhism / China
Summary:	Major Buddhist Sutras and Treatises of Chinese Buddhism -- Cults of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas -- Buddhist Festivals and Rituals -- The Monastic Order -- The Doctrinal Traditions -- The Meditation Tradition -- The Devotional Tradition -- Buddhism and Gender -- Buddhism in Modern China After presenting the basic tenets of the Buddha's teachings and the Chinese religious traditions, the book focuses on topics essential for understanding Chinese Buddhism: major scriptures, worship of buddhas and bodhisattvas, rituals and festivals, the monastic order, Buddhist schools such as Tiantai and Chan, Buddhism and gender, and current trends-notably humanistic Buddhism in Taiwan and the resurgence of Buddhism in post-Mao China. Each chapter ends with discussion questions and suggestions for further reading. A convenient glossary of common terms, titles, and names is included"--
Item Description:	Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:	xii, 283 Seiten Illustrationen
ISBN:	9780824881580 9780824883478