Porter, Bill
Road to Heaven: Encounters with Chinese Hermits
- ISBN 13:
- 9781582435237
- author:
- Porter, Bill
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Counterpoint
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm
- Genre:
- Religion - World Religions
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Red Pine's Road to Heaven explores the enduring traditions of Chinese hermits in the aftermath of the Cultural Revolution. A fascinating glimpse into the history of Taoism, Buddhism, and Zen in modern China, this book offers insights into a unique aspect of Chinese life. In 1989, Red Pine embarked on a journey to discover the fate of the Buddhist hermit tradition in China. His travels to the Chungnan mountains revealed that, despite the destruction of temples and shrines, the hermit tradition continued to thrive, with dozens of monks and nuns living solitary lives in quiet contemplation of their faith. This book is a record of Red Pine's extraordinary journeys to an unknown China, shedding light on a phenomenon unparalleled in the West. It is a part travelogue, part history, part sociology, and part religious study, offering a unique perspective on the future of religion in China.
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