Morning bell, evening drum: Regulations and precepts · Festival customs · Legal instruments and monk's robes

Author: Zhao Huizhu
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: This book introduces the basic knowledge of Buddhist temple life from three aspects. First, the rules and regulations and monastery system: The rules and regulations provide a theoretical foundation for the monastery system, while the practical development of the monastery system further enriches and supplements the content of the rules and regulations, making it increasingly suitable for the conditions of China and leading Buddhism to become more sinicized. Second, Buddhist festivals and customs: This part of the content fully demonstrates the influence of Buddhism on Chinese society and its people. Some content, such as Laba porridge, has become a traditional custom of the Chinese people. Third, the ritual implements and attire of the Buddhist community: They are closely integrated with the lives of Chinese Buddhists and cannot be separated. Whether it is morning and evening recitations, bowing to the Buddha, meditation, Buddhist rituals, or even daily life, ritual implements and attire always accompany them. These three aspects of knowledge combined together can roughly outline the life of Chinese Buddhists in the temple.