Chinese Buddhist Illustrated Dictionary

Author: Ye Luhua
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Chinese Buddhism traces the 2,000-year development of Chinese Buddhism, providing detailed and vivid descriptions of its scriptures, doctrines, sects, figures, architecture, and art. The writing emphasizes a balance between accessibility and academic rigor, explaining religious principles while also exploring cultural. The book features a wide range of images, covering all aspects of Buddhist culture and showcasing the essence of Chinese Buddhist art. Since its introduction to China, Buddhism has achieved remarkable accomplishments and has had a profound impact on China's politics, economy, thought, culture, and folk customs. Buddhist scriptures are vast, and its sects are numerous. Since the late Han Dynasty, eminent monks have emerged one after another. Buddhist art is an important component of Buddhist culture, with its architecture, sculpture, and painting having a significant influence on ancient Chinese art. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Chinese Buddhism is richly illustrated and well-structured, following the history of Chinese Buddhism as its main thread and encompassing Buddhist doctrines, figures, architecture, art, and culture. It effectively unifies accessibility and knowledge, including introductions to basic knowledge and overviews of historical development. Reading this book provides a relatively comprehensive understanding of Chinese Buddhism.