Philosopher, practitioner, politician : the many lives of Fazang (643-712) / by Jinhua Chen.

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Chen, Jinhua, 1966-

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Sinica Leidensia ; v. 75.Publication details: Leiden, the Netherlands ; Boston : Brill, 2007.Description: 1 online resource (xviii, 539 pages) : illustrationsContent type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9789047420002
9047420004
1281920886
9781281920881
9786611920883
6611920889

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Philosopher, practitioner, politician.DDC classification:

294.361 22

LOC classification:

BQ8249.F387 C54 2007eb

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Contents:

pt. 1. A biographical reconstruction -- pt. 2. Thematic and hagiographical studies -- pt. 3. Appendixes.

Summary: The Buddhist master Fazang is regarded as one of the greatest metaphysicians in medieval Asia. This study aims at correcting misinterpretations and shedding light on neglected areas, opening up for discussion the various structures of medieval East Asian monastic biography.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 459-486) and index.

pt. 1. A biographical reconstruction -- pt. 2. Thematic and hagiographical studies -- pt. 3. Appendixes.

The Buddhist master Fazang is regarded as one of the greatest metaphysicians in medieval Asia. This study aims at correcting misinterpretations and shedding light on neglected areas, opening up for discussion the various structures of medieval East Asian monastic biography.