The Power of the Buddhas
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Author | : Sem Vermeersch |
Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
Total Pages | : 536 |
Release | : 2008 |
ISBN-10 | : UCSC:32106019811493 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (93 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Power of the Buddhas by : Sem Vermeersch
Book excerpt: Buddhism in medieval Korea is characterized as "State Protection Buddhism," a religion whose primary purpose was to rally support (supernatural and popular) for and legitimate the state. This study is an attempt to specify Buddhism's place in Koryo and to ascertain to what extent and in what areas Buddhism functioned as a state religion.