Buddhism and Taoism Face to Face

Download or Read eBook Buddhism and Taoism Face to Face PDF written by Christine Mollier and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Buddhism and Taoism Face to Face
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Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Total Pages : 258
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ISBN-10 : 9780824831691
ISBN-13 : 0824831691
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Book Synopsis Buddhism and Taoism Face to Face by : Christine Mollier

Book excerpt: Reveals dimensions of the interaction between Buddhism and Taoism in medieval China. This book demonstrates the competition and complementarity of the two great Chinese religions in their quest to address personal and collective fears of diverse ills, including sorcery, famine, and untimely death.


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