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Chinese Transformation of Buddhism
Paperback / softback
Main Details
| Title |
Chinese Transformation of Buddhism
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Kenneth Kuan Sheng Ch'en
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:356 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 152 |
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| Category/Genre | Buddhism |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780691619248
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| Classifications | Dewey:294.3 |
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| Audience | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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| Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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| Publication Date |
8 March 2015 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
When Buddhism was introduced into China at about the beginning of the Christian era, the Chinese were captivated at first by its overpowering world view. Consequently, Buddhism in China has usually been discussed in terms of the Indianization of Chinese life and thought, but Kenneth Ch'en shows that as Indian ideas were gaining ground the Chinese w
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