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Text as Father: Paternal Seductions in Early Mahayana Buddhist Literature (Volume 9) (Buddhisms),New
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This beautifully written work sheds new light on the origins and nature of Mahayana Buddhism with close readings of four wellknown textsthe Lotus Sutra, Diamond Sutra, Tathagatagarbha Sutra, and Vimalakirtinirdesa. Treating these sutras as literary works rather than as straightforward philosophic or doctrinal treatises, Alan Cole argues that these writings were carefully sculpted to undermine traditional monastic Buddhism and to gain legitimacy and authority for Mahayana Buddhism as it was veering away from Buddhisms older oral and institutional forms. His sophisticated and sustained analysis of the narrative structures and seductive literary strategies used in these sutras suggests that they were specifically written to encourage devotion to the written word instead of other forms of authority, be they human, institutional, or iconic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Text as Father: Paternal Seductions in Early Mahayana Buddhist Literature'? A: This book focuses on the origins and nature of Mahayana Buddhism through literary analysis of four key sutras, highlighting how they were crafted to challenge traditional monastic Buddhism.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Alan Cole.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains 372 pages.
- Q: What binding type is used for this edition? A: This edition is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Text as Father' published? A: The book was published on August 29, 2005.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Mahayana Buddhism? A: While the book offers deep insights into Mahayana Buddhism, it may be more suitable for readers with some prior knowledge due to its literary analysis approach.
- Q: What are the four texts analyzed in this book? A: The four texts analyzed are the Lotus Sutra, Diamond Sutra, Tathagatagarbha Sutra, and Vimalakirtinirdesa.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations or images? A: No, the book does not include illustrations or images; it focuses on textual analysis.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the First Edition of the book.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.