The Practice of Chinese Buddhism, 1900-1950

by Holmes Welch

Overview

Based partly on unpublished documents and oral information obtained from monks who headed major monasteries on mainland China, Holmes Welch presents a detailed description of the modern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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780674697003
Publisher:	Harvard University Press
Publication date:	01/01/1967
Series:	Harvard East Asian Series , #26
Pages:	592
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.50(h) x 1.60(d)