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The Legend of Miaoshan
The Legend of Miaoshan

Conflict between spirituality and familial obligations.

If you're intrigued by the interplay of cultural values and personal faith, "The Legend of Miaoshan" promises a compelling dive. The story offers a profound exploration of a woman's struggle between her religious devotion and the demands of her family. As you follow Miaoshan's journey towards divine status, you'll be immersed in a narrative that beautifully encapsulates the dilemmas faced when personal beliefs clash with societal expectations. Its depth might resonate with you deeply if you appreciate tales where myth and symbolism converge to highlight broader human experiences.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780199266715
Authors: Glen Dudbridge
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date of Publication: 2004-04-15
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Religion, History, Philosophy
Related Topics: History, Buddhism, Social Justice, Ancient History, Anthropology, Spirituality, Asia, Theory
Goodreads rating: 4.43
(rated by 7 readers)

Description

The tale of a devout Buddhist girl who separates from her family and through suffering and death finally achieves divine status is a myth of religious celibacy, of filial piety, and of ritual salvation of the dead. It also presents a major symbol of the tension in women's lives between individual spiritual fulfillment and the imperatives of family duty. This is a new edition of the first full study of this important and influential Chinese legend.
 

Conflict between spirituality and familial obligations.

If you're intrigued by the interplay of cultural values and personal faith, "The Legend of Miaoshan" promises a compelling dive. The story offers a profound exploration of a woman's struggle between her religious devotion and the demands of her family. As you follow Miaoshan's journey towards divine status, you'll be immersed in a narrative that beautifully encapsulates the dilemmas faced when personal beliefs clash with societal expectations. Its depth might resonate with you deeply if you appreciate tales where myth and symbolism converge to highlight broader human experiences.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.