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Medicine Master Buddha: The Iconic Worship of Yakushi in Heian Japan

English · Hardback

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Through analysis of sculptural representations of the Medicine Buddha (J: Yakushi Nyorai), this book offers a fresh perspective on the seminal role played by Saichō and the Tendai school in disseminating this devotional cult throughout Japan during the Heian period.

Product details

Authors Yui Suzuki
Publisher Brill
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Released 23.12.2011
 
EAN 9789004196018
ISBN 978-90-04-19601-8
No. of pages 192
Dimensions 196 mm x 254 mm x 17 mm
Weight 798 g
Series Japanese Visual Culture
Subject Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions

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