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Navigating Buddhism's sinification in medieval China.

If you're fascinated by the cultural exchange and transformation that shapes religious philosophies, "Coming to Terms with Chinese Buddhism" offers a profound exploration. It delves into the nuances of how Buddhism morphed through its symbiosis with Chinese culture, scrutinized through the scholarly lens of Robert Sharf. It's not just about religious history; it's a treat for anyone eager to understand the complexities of cultural integration and the scholarly debates it can entail. Plus, with an annotated translation of a pivotal text, you gain both narrative depth and academic rigor.

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ISBN: 9780824830281
Authors: Robert H. Sharf
Date of Publication: 2005-11-30
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Philosophy, Religion
Related Topics: History, Theory, Buddhism, Taoism
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The issue of sinification--the manner and extent to which Buddhism and Chinese culture were transformed through their mutual encounter and dialogue--has dominated the study of Chinese Buddhism for much of the past century. Robert Sharf opens this important and far-reaching book by raising a host of historical and hermeneutical problems with the encounter paradigm and the master narrative on which it is based. Coming to Terms with Chinese Buddhism is, among other things, an extended reflection on the theoretical foundations and conceptual categories that undergird the study of medieval Chinese Buddhism. Sharf draws his argument in part from a meticulous historical, philological, and philosophical analysis of the Treasure Store Treatise (Pao-tsang lun), an eighth-century Buddho-Taoist work apocryphally attributed to the fifth-century master Seng-chao (374-414). In the process of coming to terms with this recondite text, Sharf ventures into all manner of subjects bearing on our understanding of medieval Chinese Buddhism, from the evolution of T'ang gentry Taoism to the pivotal role of image veneration and the problematic status of Chinese Tantra. The volume includes a complete annotated translation of the Treasure Store Treatise, accompanied by the detailed exegesis of dozens of key terms and concepts.
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Navigating Buddhism's sinification in medieval China.

If you're fascinated by the cultural exchange and transformation that shapes religious philosophies, "Coming to Terms with Chinese Buddhism" offers a profound exploration. It delves into the nuances of how Buddhism morphed through its symbiosis with Chinese culture, scrutinized through the scholarly lens of Robert Sharf. It's not just about religious history; it's a treat for anyone eager to understand the complexities of cultural integration and the scholarly debates it can entail. Plus, with an annotated translation of a pivotal text, you gain both narrative depth and academic rigor.

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.