Keywords of Buddhist Culture (Analysis of Common Han Buddhist Terms)

Author: Chen Erdong, Chen Xiaona, Chen Yingna (editors)
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Publishing Date: 2005-05-01
Features: As the name suggests, keywords are key, important, commonly used words, serving as the starting point and foundation for understanding issues. By grasping the keywords of Buddhist culture, one can quickly and with less effort, gain an understanding of the basic knowledge of Buddhist culture. Based on these considerations, the purpose, content, and framework of the book Keywords of Buddhist Culture are clearly presented in our minds. The author Chen Erdong has years of practical experience in religious work and is well-researched in Buddhist studies, having published numerous works. In this book, he divides the keywords of Buddhism into 17 chapters and provides in-depth yet accessible explanations. The book is richly illustrated with over 180 illustrations and also includes Buddhist sutras, Zen poems, Buddhist couplets, Buddhist idioms, and Buddhist application writing materials. The content of the book includes: names, doctrines, organizations ( Sangha), scriptures, sects, precepts, practices, eminent monks, sacred sites, rituals, festivals, Buddha seals, ritual instruments, literature, art, and other topics.