Spreading Buddha's Word in East Asia: The Formation and Transformation of the Chinese Buddhist Canon (The Sheng Yen Series in Chinese Buddhist Studies)

Synopsis

The Editors Present Extensive Readings Of Major Scriptural Catalogs From The Early Manuscript Era As Well As Major Printed Editions, Including The Kaibao Canon, Qisha Canon, Goryeo Canon, And Taisho Canon. Contributors Add Fascinating Depth To Such Understudied Issues As The Historical Process Of Compilation, Textual Manipulation, Physical Production And Management, Sponsorship, The Dissemination Of Various Editions, Cultic Activities Surrounding The Canon, And The Canon's Reception In Different East Asian Societies. The Chinese Buddhist Canon Is One Of The Most Enduring Textual Traditions In East Asian Religion And Culture. Through This Multifaceted Effort, An Essential Body Of Work Becomes Part Of A New Narrative Of East Asian Buddhism.--adatped Rom The Dust Jacket.