Buddhist Tourism Culture

Author: Huo Guoqing
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: This book introduces Buddhist knowledge from the perspective of travelers, offering significant practical value for tourism activities. It is divided into six chapters, providing a detailed and vivid account of the origins, spread, doctrines, scriptures, institutions of Buddhism, as well as the life and teachings of Sakyamuni Buddha. The book covers topics such as the Eight Major Schools of Chinese Buddhism and Tibetan Buddhism, Buddhist deities, Buddhist temples, Buddhist art, and Buddhist scenic spots. The entire book emphasizes a combination of knowledge and interest, historical facts and storytelling, as well as Buddhist culture and the process of tourism. It can serve as a guidebook for avid travelers and tourism professionals, a knowledge-based reading for general readers seeking to understand Buddhism and explore China, and a professional textbook for tourism schools at various levels.
Buddhism originated in ancient India and was founded by Sakyamuni. Sakyamuni was originally a great thinker and philosopher in ancient India, but through the embellishment and deification by later Buddhist followers, he gradually transformed from a human into a divine being—reincarnation-free, immortal, and the highest and most revered "Buddha." In accordance with this, Buddhist followers developed Sakyamuni's teachings into a complete religious doctrine and established a (strict) organization of followers based on the rules and precepts set by Sakyamuni and other Buddhist practitioners. Buddhist followers also spread Buddhism across Asia and even around the world.
Buddhism is one of the world's three major religions, and its emergence was a significant social phenomenon in human history. Its development and spread greatly influenced the social and cultural life of India and other Asian countries. Buddhist Tourism Culture is a gift from the author to all lovers of travel and tourism professionals. It reveals the true face and charm of the mysterious Buddhist culture, striving to make journeys more meaningful and lives more fulfilling. It serves as a guide during travel and a reward upon its conclusion, wishing to accompany and share joy with readers.