In The Diamond Sutra in Chinese Culture; Venerable Yong You examines the varied history of the Diamond Sutra and its profound effect upon Chinese Buddhism as well as its wide-ranging impact on Chinese religion; culture; art; literature; folklore; and technology. Beginning from the introduction of the Diamond Sutra in China until the Song dynasty; Venerable Yong You delves deeply into the Dunhuang collections; comprised of the oldest Chinese Buddhist manuscripts in the world; to offer insightful new research and a compelling perspective on the influence of this very important text.
#1386417 in Books 2003-12-18Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 6.30 x 1.50 x 9.30l; #File Name: 0192802887640 pages
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. One StarBy WAGNER MATTOSUm resumo do original; não vale a pena0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Martin J. OconnorBetter than advertised!13 of 23 people found the following review helpful. Useful Reference; Fascinating ReadBy Daniel MyersNo doubt this book was intended as a reference work and will be used as such by those who purchase it; for the most part. But; being the rather rum fellow that I am; I read the book from cover to cover and must report that it makes a dashed good read; at least for the peculiar bunch who; like myself; enjoy reading through such compilations. Just one fascinating example: I should never have known; had I not read through the work; that; according to ancient folklore; "A man who sees them becomes possessed by nymphs. They punish unresponsive lovers...." or that "Around 400 BC inscriptions mention Archedemus from Thera....who withdrew to a cave to devote himself to a monklike worship of the Nymphs." Clearly; entries like these prove rich ground for pondering male/female relations. And this is just one example! The perfect book for the Classicist near you....or perhaps yourself.
