Download or read book A History of Chinese Buddhist Faith and Life written by Kai Sheng and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2020-06-15 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a study of the formation and the practice of Buddhist canons and an attempt to present as fully as possible the panorama of Chinese Buddhist faith. The book uses textual and archaeological sources, including Dunhuang texts, and adopts multiple perspectives such as textual evidence, historical circumstances, social life, as well as the intellectual background at the time.
Download or read book Chinese Buddhism written by Chün-fang Yü and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2020-06-30 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are the foundational scriptures and major schools for Chinese Buddhists? What divinities do they worship? What festivals do they celebrate? These are some of the basic questions addressed in this book, the first introduction to Chinese Buddhism written expressly for students and those interested in an accessible yet authoritative overview of the subject based on current scholarship. 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.
Download or read book Chinese Religious Life written by David A. Palmer and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2011-08-25 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a team of internationally renowned scholars, this volume provides an in-depth introduction to religion in contemporary China. Instead of adopting the traditional focus on pre-modern religious history and doctrinal traditions, Chinese Religious Life examines the social dimensions of religious life, with essays devoted to religion in urban, rural, and ethnic minority settings; to the religious dimensions of body, gender, environment, and civil society; and to the historical, sociological, economic, and political aspects of religion in contemporary Chinese society.
Download or read book Buddhism in China written by Kenneth Kuan Sheng Ch'en and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2020-07-21 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Flower of Chinese Buddhism written by Daisaku Ikeda and published by Middleway Press. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Historical Development of Religion in China written by Walter James Clennell and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Toward a Modern Chinese Buddhism written by Don A. Pittman and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2001-02-01 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Venerable Master Taixu (1890–1947) is the most important and controversial Chinese Buddhist reformer of the twentieth century. Viewed as dangerously rash by conservative Buddhists, irrelevant by secular humanists, and spiritually misguided by Christian missionaries, Taixu was nevertheless committed to forging a socially engaged form of Buddhism and to organizing a Buddhist mission in the West. His bold and inventive "Buddhist revolution" continues to shape aspects of a revitalized Buddhism in East Asia and around the world. The present volume is the first major study in English to focus on the charismatic reformer and his teachings and provides a comprehensive and absorbing interpretation of Taixu’s aims and the divisive controversies that surrounded him. This nuanced work is richly documented with quotations from Taixu’s own writings and from various Chinese intellectuals and evangelists of the period. As the most politically involved of all the Buddhist leaders in the Republican period, Taixu sought to present Mahâyâna Buddhism as the core of a new Chinese culture and the only adequate foundation for a truly global civilization. Distancing himself from those masters who focused on otherworldly paradises and stressed dependence on celestial buddhas and bodhisattvas, he emphasized what could actually be accomplished in this world through the work of thousands of living bodhisattvas dedicated to building a pure land here and now. A realist who acknowledged the complexities of the human condition in an increasingly interdependent and violent world, Taixu was also a utopian who tried to imagine how Buddhists could begin to realize their ultimate ideals—ideals that in fact lay beyond the preservation of institutional Buddhism itself. Students of Buddhism, Chinese religion, contemporary Chinese history and culture, and Taiwan studies will welcome this study of a crucially important and intriguingly complex individual whose life encapsulates many of the forces and possibilities apparent within Chinese Buddhism in the contemporary world.
Download or read book Buddhism in Chinese History written by Arthur F. Wright and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Chinese Religion written by Laurence G. Thompson and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laurence Thompson's Chinese Religion: An Introduction, Fifth Edition is unique in its presentation of religious expression as a manifestation of Chinese culture. Part of Wadsworth's Religious Life in History Series, this accessible introduction to Chinese religion adheres to the Series' fundamental mission to explore religion as a means to "ultimate transformation". Continuing to expand on that theme, the author has added a new chapter to this edition that views Chinese religion as a means of coping with existential problems. The Fifth Edition also includes new suggested readings that explore current developments in this rapidly evolving field.
Download or read book Buddhism and Buddhists in China written by Lewis Hodus and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buddhism and Buddhists in China by Lewis Hodus: This book delves into the history and development of Buddhism in China, exploring its impact on the culture, society, and religious practices of the country. Lewis Hodus offers a comprehensive account of how Buddhism spread and adapted within the Chinese context, making it an essential read for those interested in the intersection of religion and Chinese history. Key Aspects of the Book "Buddhism and Buddhists in China": Historical Perspective: Lewis Hodus provides a historical overview of the introduction and growth of Buddhism in China, tracing its journey from India to becoming a significant religious force in the country. Cultural Assimilation: The book explores how Buddhism integrated with Chinese culture, absorbing and influencing local traditions and beliefs in the process. Religious Practices: Hodus sheds light on the various Buddhist practices, rituals, and schools that emerged and thrived in China over the centuries. Lewis Hodus was a renowned scholar and historian with a keen interest in the study of world religions. Born in the late 19th century, he devoted much of his life to understanding and documenting the spread of Buddhism and its cultural impact. His work, Buddhism and Buddhists in China, remains a significant contribution to the field, providing valuable insights into the historical and cultural aspects of Buddhism in China.
Download or read book Impact of Buddhism on Socio religious Life of the Asian People written by Bhupender Heera and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book Analyses The Social And Cultural Transformation Of The People Of Asia, Particularly In Sri Lanka, China And Tibet Brought About By Buddhist Monks, Missionaries And Royal Personages In A Matter Of Centuries.
Download or read book Lives of the Nuns written by Shih Pao-ch'ang and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1994-06-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains the biographies of 65 Chinese women who were Buddhist monks in early China. It is a great read for anyone interested in Buddhism or women in religion.
Download or read book Buddhism in Chinese Society written by Jacques Gernet and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Translated and revised by respected scholar of Chinese religions Franciscus Verellen, who has worked closely with Gernet, this edition includes new references, an extensive, up-to-date bibliography, and a comprehensive index.
Download or read book THE BUDDHIST WAY OF LIFE ITS PHILOSOPHY and HISTORY written by F. Harold Smith and published by K.K. Publications. This book was released on 2022-01-22 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE BUDDHIST WAY OF LIFE ITS PHILOSOPHY AIM HISTORY This study of Buddhism deals with the early tradition, followed by a brief consideration of its historicity, and the form the religion takes in Ceylon, Burma and Thailand. Then the mainline of development, in India, China and Japan comes under survey. Limits of space prevent any reference to Tibetan and other lesser branches of the faith, but this account attempts to focus essential Buddhism in both its chief schools, the Lesser and Greater Vehicle, together with an estimate of the influence of philosophy on sect and of both on the practical affairs of history. Contents SECTION I. EARLY SOURCES 1. Getama's Heritage 2. The Pali Records SECTION II. TICE TRADITION 3. The Enlightenment 4. The Jewels, Buddha & Dharma 5_ The Third. Jecvel, Sangho SECTION III INTERPRETATION 6. The Getama of History 7. Asoka SECTION IV. EARLY DIFFERENCES 8 Councils and Sciuxds 9. The Lesser Vehicle 10. Widening Hosizaas 11. Nalanda University SECTION V WORLD RELIGION 12 The Boddhisattva 13 The Chinese Cont on 14. The Chinese Interpretation 15. Sung and After 16. The Japanese Nation 17. Japan's Interpretation SECTION VI. CONCLUDING THOUGHTS 18. East and West
Download or read book Religion and Society in T ang and Sung China written by Patricia Buckley Ebrey and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1993-08-01 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The T'ang (618-907) and Sung (960-1279) dynasties were times of great change in China. The economy flourished, the population doubled, printing led to a great increase in the availability of books, Buddhism became a fully sinicized religion penetrating deeply into ordinary life. This volume represents a collaborative effort of nine scholars of Chinese religion, history, and thought to begin addressing the question of how changes in the religions of the Chinese people were implicated in the momentous social and cultural changes of this period.
Download or read book Making Saints in Modern China written by David Ownby and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sainthood" has been, and remains, a contested category in China, given the commitment of China's modern leadership to secularization, modernization, and revolution, and the discomfort of China's elite with matters concerning religion. However, sainted religious leaders have succeeded in rebuilding old institutions and creating new ones despite the Chinese government's censure. This book offers a new perspective on the history of religion in modern and contemporary China by focusing on the profiles of these religious leaders from the early 20th century through the present. Edited by noted authorities in the field of Chinese religion, Making Saints in Modern China offers biographies of prominent Daoists and Buddhists, as well as of the charismatic leaders of redemptive societies and state managers of religious associations in the People's Republic. The focus of the volume is largely on figures in China proper, although some attention is accorded to those in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and other areas of the Chinese diaspora. Each chapter offers a biography of a religious leader and a detailed discussion of the way in which he or she became a "saint." The biographies illustrate how these leaders deployed and sometimes retooled traditional themes in hagiography and charismatic communication to attract followers and compete in the religious marketplace. Negotiation with often hostile authorities was also an important aspect of religious leadership, and many of the saints' stories reveal unexpected reserves of creativity and determination. The volume's contributors, from the United States, Canada, France, Italy, China, and Taiwan, provide cutting-edge scholarship. Taken together, these essays make the case that vital religious leadership and practice has existed and continues to exist in China despite the state's commitment to wholesale secularization.
Download or read book Religion in Chinese Society written by C. K. Yang and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1961 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the religious behavior of all classes in China. It provides a functional study of the religious element in Chinese life to other aspects of society.
