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Product Identifiers
PublisherPrinceton University Press
ISBN-100691000158
ISBN-139780691000152
eBay Product ID (ePID)810620
Product Key Features
Number of Pages576 Pages
Publication NameBuddhism in China : a Historical Survey
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1972
SubjectBuddhism / General (See Also Philosophy / Buddhist)
TypeTextbook
AuthorKenneth Kuan Sheng Ch'en
Subject AreaReligion
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.3 in
Item Weight25.7 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
Reviews"A precious contribution to Buddhistic studies . . . The first true history of Chinese Buddhism written in a Western language. Not only does it till an important gap in research, but it is composed and written in a masterly manner."-- Pacific Affairs, Professor Kenneth Ch'en brings a precious contribution to Buddhistic studies with this book. . . . Not only does it fill an important gap in research, but it is composed and written in a masterly manner., "A precious contribution to Buddhistic studies . . . The first true history of Chinese Buddhism written in a Western language. Not only does it till an important gap in research, but it is composed and written in a masterly manner." -- Pacific Affairs, Professor Kenneth Ch'en brings a precious contribution to Buddhistic studies with this book. . . . Not only does it fill an important gap in research, but it is composed and written in a masterly manner. -- Pacific Affairs, "Professor Kenneth Ch'en brings a precious contribution to Buddhistic studies with this book. . . . Not only does it fill an important gap in research, but it is composed and written in a masterly manner."-- Pacific Affairs
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal294.3
SynopsisTraces the development of Buddhism in China since the Han Dynasty and describes its impact on Chinese culture., 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.