Buddhist Handbook

Author: Kuan Ren
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Publish Date: 2001-10-01
Features: This manual consists of 12 chapters, divided into four parts. The first part covers the establishment, spread, and basic doctrines of Buddhism in India. The second part explores the major Buddhist schools and their branches in China, including the Han, Tibetan, and Baroh traditions. The third part discusses general Buddhist knowledge, ritual practices, and monastic organization. The fourth part highlights key Buddhist temples, important Buddhist sites, cave sculptures, the historical meetings of the China Buddhist Association, Buddhist educational institutions, Buddhism in Hong Kong and Taiwan, and friendly exchanges with Buddhist communities worldwide. The appendix includes religious policies and relevant documents, such as constitutional and criminal provisions on religious affairs, other pertinent documents, speeches, and more, for reference by readers.