Buddha-land reverie

Author: Wu Ping
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: In pursuit of a transcendent religious experience, countless scholars and literati have wandered through famous mountains and ancient temples, immersing themselves in the beauty of Buddhist landscapes. With an intuitive piety and reverence, they regarded visiting Buddhist temples as an aesthetic experience that delights the eye and nurtures the soul. This book selects nearly 40 travel essays written by contemporary renowned writers and scholars such as Wang Zengqi, Zhang Zhongxing, Zhou Shoujuan, Feng Jicai, Ye Yonglie, and Tie Ning after their visits to temples. All the selected works are profound in philosophy and unique in insight.