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The Science of Chinese Buddhism
Language: en
Pages: 372
Authors: Erik J. Hammerstrom
Categories: Religion
Type: BOOK - Published: 2015-08-11 - Publisher: Columbia University Press

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Kexue, or science, captured the Chinese imagination in the early twentieth century, promising new knowledge about the world and a dynamic path to prosperity. Ch
The Huayan University Network
Language: en
Pages: 163
Authors: Erik J. Hammerstrom
Categories: Religion
Type: BOOK - Published: 2020-09-29 - Publisher: Columbia University Press

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In the early twentieth century, Chinese Buddhists sought to strengthen their tradition through publications, institution building, and initiatives aimed at rais
Buddhism & Science
Language: en
Pages: 470
Authors: B. Alan Wallace
Categories: Buddhism and science
Type: BOOK - Published: 2004 - Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishe

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Reflecting its wide variety of topics, Buddhism and science is comprised of three sections. The first presents two historical overviews of the engagements betwe
The Impact of Buddhism on Chinese Material Culture
Language: en
Pages: 364
Authors: John Kieschnick
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2003-04-06 - Publisher: Princeton University Press

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Buddhism had a profound effect not only on Chinese philosophy and ritual, but also on the material culture of China. Examining the impact of books, bridges, sug
The Renewal of Buddhism in China
Language: en
Pages: 258
Authors: Chün-fang Yü
Categories: Religion
Type: BOOK - Published: 2021-03-02 - Publisher: Columbia University Press

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First published in 1981, The Renewal of Buddhism in China broke new ground in the study of Chinese Buddhism. An interdisciplinary study of a Buddhist master and
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