Kieschnick, John
Buddhist Historiography in China (The Sheng Yen Series in Chinese Buddhist Studies)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780231205634
- author:
- Kieschnick, John
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Columbia University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 296
- Dimensions:
- 23.2 x 15.2 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Historiography, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Buddhist Historiography in China by John Kieschnick is an innovative account of how Chinese Buddhists have sought to understand their history through a Buddhist lens. From the fifth to the twentieth century, mainstream Buddhist historiographical works reveal the compilers' understanding of history, rather than providing insight into the people and events they describe. Kieschnick examines how Buddhist doctrines influenced the search for underlying principles driving history, the significance of genealogy in Buddhist writing, and the transformation of Buddhist historiography in the twentieth century. This book sheds new light on the intellectual history of Chinese Buddhism and its understanding of the past. By exploring these themes, Kieschnick provides a unique perspective on how Buddhist historiography has evolved over time, offering valuable insights into the complex relationships between history, doctrine, and culture in Chinese Buddhism.
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