Buddhism in China: A Historical Sketch

The penetration of Buddhism into China and its amalgamation with the native religious culture constitute an interesting and important historical movement about which little is yet known. This article is a study based on some of the important documents from which the history of Buddhism in China must...

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Main Author: Saunders, Kenneth J. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: University of Chicago Press 1923
In: The journal of religion
Year: 1923, Volume: 3, Issue: 2, Pages: 157-169
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Summary:The penetration of Buddhism into China and its amalgamation with the native religious culture constitute an interesting and important historical movement about which little is yet known. This article is a study based on some of the important documents from which the history of Buddhism in China must be ascertained, with the aim of disclosing Buddhism as a living religion satisfying deep religious needs.
ISSN:1549-6538
Contains:Enthalten in: The journal of religion
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1086/480342