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Coming to Terms with Chinese Buddhism: A Reading of the Treasure Store Treatise (Kuroda Studies in East Asian Buddhism, 38),New
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The issue of sinificationthe manner and extent to which Buddhism and Chinese culture were transformed through their mutual encounter and dialoguehas dominated the study of Chinese Buddhism for much of the past century. Robert Sharf opens this important and farreaching book by raising a host of historical and hermeneutical problems with the encounter paradigm and the master narrative on which it is based. Coming to Terms with Chinese Buddhism is, among other things, an extended reflection on the theoretical foundations and conceptual categories that undergird the study of medieval Chinese Buddhism.Sharf draws his argument in part from a meticulous historical, philological, and philosophical analysis of the Treasure Store Treatise (Paotsang lun), an eighthcentury BuddhoTaoist work apocryphally attributed to the fifthcentury master Sengchao (374414). In the process of coming to terms with this recondite text, Sharf ventures into all manner of subjects bearing on our understanding of medieval Chinese Buddhism, from the evolution of Tang 'gentry Taoism' to the pivotal role of image veneration and the problematic status of Chinese Tantra.The volume includes a complete annotated translation of the Treasure Store Treatise, accompanied by the detailed exegesis of dozens of key terms and concepts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Coming to Terms with Chinese Buddhism'? A: The book primarily explores the sinification of Buddhism, examining how Buddhism and Chinese culture influenced each other through historical and hermeneutical analysis.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Coming to Terms with Chinese Buddhism' is Robert H. Sharf, a scholar known for his work on East Asian Buddhism.
- Q: What is the Treasure Store Treatise? A: The Treasure Store Treatise is an eighth-century Buddho-Taoist text that Robert Sharf analyzes in depth, providing a complete annotated translation in the book.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in a new edition, published on November 30, 2005.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 416 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is bound in paperback.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Buddhism? A: While the book provides valuable insights, it may be more suitable for readers with some background in Buddhist studies due to its complex themes and analyses.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the evolution of T’ang 'gentry Taoism', image veneration, and the status of Chinese Tantra within the context of medieval Chinese Buddhism.
- Q: Does the book include any translations? A: Yes, the book includes a complete annotated translation of the Treasure Store Treatise, along with detailed explanations of key terms.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.