The Power of Patriarchs
Download or Read eBook The Power of Patriarchs PDF written by Elizabeth A. Morrison and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2010 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Elizabeth A. Morrison |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 316 |
Release | : 2010 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789004183018 |
ISBN-13 | : 9004183019 |
Rating | : 4/5 (18 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Power of Patriarchs by : Elizabeth A. Morrison
Book excerpt: A study of the Northern Song Chan monk Qisong and his writings on Chan lineage, this book offers new arguments about Buddhist patriarchs, challenges assumptions about Chan masters, and provides insight into the interactions of Buddhists and the imperial court.