Buddhist concept of "cultivation" in Ming Dynasty religious novels

Author: Song Kejun
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: This book examines the influence of Buddhism's concept of "cultivation" on the creation of fiction, conducting a comprehensive, systematic, and in-depth study of the ideological connotations, character types, and plot structure models of nearly twenty religious novels from the Ming Dynasty. The book not only dynamically examines the literary evolution of Buddhism's concept of "cultivation" but also meticulously analyzes the Buddhist elements in Ming Dynasty religious novels, aiming to reveal the original connection between religious novels and "preaching." Additionally, the book presents its own perspectives and arguments on the views and discussions of scholars from contemporary China and abroad.