Buddhism and Taoism Face to Face

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Author	: Christine Mollier
Publisher	: University of Hawaii Press
Total Pages	: 258
Release	: 2008-01-01
ISBN-10	: 9780824831691
ISBN-13	: 0824831691
Rating	: 4/5 (91 Downloads)

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Book Synopsis Buddhism and Taoism Face to Face by : Christine Mollier

Book excerpt: Reveals dimensions of the interaction between Buddhism and Taoism in medieval China. This book demonstrates the competition and complementarity of the two great Chinese religions in their quest to address personal and collective fears of diverse ills, including sorcery, famine, and untimely death.

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