Translation of "Luoyang Qielan Ji" Annotations - Annotations by Zhou Zhenfu - Separate Collection Please note that the return characters () do not need to be translated and are returned as they are. All other Chinese text has been translated into English.

Author: Zhou Zhenfu
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Publishing Date: 2006-01-01
Features: "The Record of the Buddhist Monasteries in Luoyang" is one of the four great literary masterpieces of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, alongside "The New Tales of the World," "The Waterways of the Empire," and "The Family Precepts of Yan Shi." The book provides a detailed account of the rise and fall of Buddhist monasteries in Luoyang over more than four decades, covering the origins, scales, structures, and even strange anecdotes of major Buddhist temples in the city. At the same time, it also touches upon various aspects of the Northern Wei Dynasty, including politics, economy, culture, folklore, customs, and historical legends. It holds significant literary and historical value. Based on the annotated edition by the renowned scholar Zhou Zumo, Mr. Zhou Zhenfu has translated the entire text of "The Record of the Buddhist Monasteries in Luoyang" into modern Chinese, accompanied by detailed annotations, providing an invaluable reference for and studying this masterpiece.