Buddhism in Koryo: A Royal Religion

by Lewis R. Lancaster (Editor), Kikun Suh (Editor), Chai-shin Yu (Editor)

Overview

In this volume, we catch glimpses of Buddhism in the Koryo period at its height. It was a time when the religion made significant contributions to the development of Korean culture. Art and literature flourished under the support of the central government. Monasteries of great beauty were constructed, and the monastic community was productive in philosophical discourse. Korea was one of the great centers of Buddhist life in East Asia and this gave it prestige and recognition by surrounding states. Koryo Buddhism was in many ways a royal religion.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780895818904
Publisher:	Jain Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	01/01/2002
Series:	Studies in Korean Religions and Culture
Edition description:	JAIN PUBLISHING COMPANY
Pages:	228
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)