Orzech, C. (1998) Politics and Transcendent Wisdom: The Scripture for "Humane Kings" in the Creation of Chinese Buddhism. Series: Hermeneutics: Studies in the History of Religions. The Pennsylvania State University Press. ISBN 9780271017150, 9780271028361
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Abstract
This monograph is a study and translation of <i>The Scripture for Humane Kings Who Wish to Protect Their States</i>, one of the most important East Asian Buddhist apocrypha. The text played an important role both in Buddhist state cults across East Asia and in the development of Esoteric Buddhism.
Item Type: | Books |
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Status: | Published |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Orzech, Dr Charles |
Authors: | Orzech, C. |
Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BL Religion B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BQ Buddhism D History General and Old World > DS Asia |
College/School: | College of Arts & Humanities > School of Critical Studies > Theology and Religious Studies |
Publisher: | The Pennsylvania State University Press |
ISBN: | 9780271017150, 9780271028361 |
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