The Diamond Sutra in Chinese Culture
Download or Read eBook The Diamond Sutra in Chinese Culture PDF written by Yongyou and published by Buddha's Light Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Yongyou |
| Publisher | : Buddha's Light Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 298 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781932293371 |
| ISBN-13 | : 193229337X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (71 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Diamond Sutra in Chinese Culture by : Yongyou
Book excerpt: In The Diamond Sutra in Chinese Culture, Venerable Yong You examines the varied history of the Diamond Sutra and its profound effect upon Chinese Buddhism, as well as its wide-ranging impact on Chinese religion, culture, art, literature, folklore, and technology. Beginning from the introduction of the Diamond Sutra in China until the Song dynasty, Venerable Yong You delves deeply into the Dunhuang collections, comprised of the oldest Chinese Buddhist manuscripts in the world, to offer insightful new research and a compelling perspective on the influence of this very important text.
