The Practice of Chinese Buddhism, 1900-1950
Download or Read eBook The Practice of Chinese Buddhism, 1900-1950 PDF written by Holmes Welch and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1967 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Holmes Welch |
| Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
| Total Pages | : 600 |
| Release | : 1967 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0674697006 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780674697003 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (06 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Practice of Chinese Buddhism, 1900-1950 by : Holmes Welch
Book excerpt: Based partly on unpublished documents and oral information obtained from monks who headed major monasteries on mainland China, Holmes Welch presents a detailed description of the modern practice of Chinese Buddhism. Focusing on the actual rather than the theoretical observances of the religion, he gives an exhaustive account of the monastic system and the style of life of both monk and layman. His study makes new information available for the Western reader and calls into question the whole concept of the moribund state of Chinese Buddhism.
