A Comprehensive Discussion on Zen Culture

Author: Mao Rongsheng
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Publish Date: 2001-12-01
Features: This book aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to the essence and social impact of Zen Buddhism. Zen is not only an important sect of Chinese Buddhism but also a culturally influential phenomenon in traditional Chinese thought. It is the product of the organic integration of Indian Buddhism, introduced from India, with the indigenous traditional culture of China. Understanding the history and philosophical connotations of Zen for modern people plays a certain enlightening and reference role in promoting the essence of traditional culture and building advanced socialist culture today.