Southern Dynasties Buddhism and Literature

Author: Pu Hui
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: This book is a doctoral dissertation by the author, consolidating and systematizing his previous research on Buddhism and Chinese literature, elevating it to a theoretical level. The collection objectively examines and analyzes the characteristics of this integration phase from an academic perspective, which is unprecedented in both the field of Buddhist history and literary history. The topic itself holds innovative significance. The book meticulously organizes and cites extensive Buddhist literature, drawing conclusions from the material, demonstrating the author's strong ability to handle documents and logically synthesize information. The entire work is grounded in a comprehensive and interconnected approach, thoroughly exploring the development of Buddhism in the Southern Dynasties, the evolution of Buddhist thought, and the relationships between important figures and literary facts of the Southern Dynasties and Buddhism.