Spreading Buddha's Word in East Asia: The Formation and Transformation of the Chinese Buddhist Canon Contributor(s): Wu, Jiang (Editor), Chia, Lucille (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0231171617 ISBN-13: 9780231171618 Publisher: Columbia University Press OUR PRICE: $29.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Buddhism - Sacred Writings - Religion | Buddhism - Rituals & Practice - Religion | Buddhism - History |
Dewey: 294.382 |
Series: The Sheng Yen Chinese Buddhist Studies |
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6" W x 9" (1.30 lbs) 432 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist - Cultural Region - Chinese - Cultural Region - Japanese - Cultural Region - East Asian - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) - Cultural Region - Asian |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A monumental work in the history of religion, the history of the book, the study of politics, and bibliographical research, this volume follows the making of the Chinese Buddhist canon from the fourth century to the digital era. Approaching the subject from a historical perspective, it ties the religious, social, and textual practices of canon formation to the development of East Asian Buddhist culture and enlivens Chinese Buddhist texts for readers interested in the evolution of Chinese writing and the Confucian and Daoist traditions. The collection undertakes extensive readings of major scriptural catalogs from the early manuscript era as well as major printed editions, including the Kaibao Canon, Qisha Canon, Goryeo Canon, and Taisho Canon. Contributors add fascinating depth to such understudied issues as the historical process of compilation, textual manipulation, physical production and management, sponsorship, the dissemination of various editions, cultic activities surrounding the canon, and the canon's reception in different East Asian societies. The Chinese Buddhist canon is one of the most enduring textual traditions in East Asian religion and culture, and through this exhaustive, multifaceted effort, an essential body of work becomes part of a new, versatile narrative of East Asian Buddhism that has far-reaching implications for world history. |