Esoteric Buddhism in China - Engaging Japanese and Tibetan Traditions, 19121949

Based on a wide range of previously unexplored Chinese sources, this book explores how esoteric Buddhist traditions have shaped the Chinese religious landscape.

List of contents

Acknowledgments
Map
Introduction
1. Chinese Buddhism in Transition
2. The Lamas and the Rituals
3. Esoteric Buddhism for Laypeople
4. Debates on Esoteric Buddhism
5. The Path to Enlightenment
6. Tibetan Buddhism Among Han Chinese
Conclusion
List of Chinese Characters
Wylie Transliteration
Notes
Bibliography
Index

About the author

Wei Wu is an assistant professor of religion at Emory University.

Summary

Based on a wide range of previously unexplored Chinese sources, this book explores how esoteric Buddhist traditions have shaped the Chinese religious landscape.

Product details

• Authors: Wei Wu, Wei (Assistant Professor) Wu
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.02.2024
• EAN: 9780231200691
• ISBN: 978-0-231-20069-1
• No. of pages: 328
• Series: The Sheng Yen Series in Chinese Buddhist Studies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; China, RELIGION / Buddhism / General, Buddhism, religion; history