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In early medieval China hundreds of Buddhist miracle texts were circulated, inaugurating a trend that would continue for centuries. Each tale recounted extraordinary events involving Chinese persons and placesevents seen as verifying claims made in Buddhist scriptures, demonstrating the reality of karmic retribution, or confirming the efficacy of Buddhist devotional practices. Robert Ford Campany, one of North Americas preeminent scholars of Chinese religion, presents in this volume the first complete, annotated translation, with indepth commentary, of the largest extant collection of miracle tales from the early medieval period, Wang Yans Records of Signs from the Unseen Realm, compiled around 490 C.E.In addition to the translation, Campany provides a substantial study of the text and its author in their historical and religious settings. He shows how these lively tales helped integrate Buddhism into Chinese society at the same time that they served as platforms for religious contestation and persuasion. Campany offers a nuanced, clear methodological discussion of how such narratives, being products of social memory, may be read as valuable evidence for the history of religion and culture.Readers interested in Buddhism; historians of Chinese religions, culture, society, and literature; scholars of comparative religion: All will find Signs from the Unseen Realm a stimulating and rich contribution to scholarship.
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I picked up 'Buddhist Miracle Tales' as a part of my research on East Asian Buddhism and couldn't put it down. The stories are both thought-provoking and beautifully written. Definitely a worthwhile addition to my collection!
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Linh Tran
A captivating read from start to finish!
I picked up 'Buddhist Miracle Tales' as a part of my research on East Asian Buddhism and couldn't put it down. The stories are both thought-provoking and beautifully written. Definitely a worthwhile addition to my collection!
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Linh Tran
A captivating read from start to finish!
I picked up 'Buddhist Miracle Tales' as a part of my research on East Asian Buddhism and couldn't put it down. The stories are both thought-provoking and beautifully written. Definitely a worthwhile addition to my collection!
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Yuki Nakamura
A treasure trove of wisdom
As a fan of Buddhism, I loved this collection of miracle tales. The Kuroda Classics edition is well presented, and these stories really opened my eyes to historical perspectives. I’ve already shared a few with friends!
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Yuki Nakamura
A treasure trove of wisdom
As a fan of Buddhism, I loved this collection of miracle tales. The Kuroda Classics edition is well presented, and these stories really opened my eyes to historical perspectives. I’ve already shared a few with friends!
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