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Largely unstudied until now, the religious festivals that attracted Chinese people from all walks of life provide the most instructive examples of the interaction between Chinese forms of social life and the Indian tradition of Buddhism. Stephen Teiser examines one of the most important of such annual celebrations. He provides a comprehensive interpretation of the festivities of the seventh lunar month, in which laypeople presented offerings to Buddhist monks to gain salvation for their ancestors. Teiser uncovers a wide range of sources, many translated or analyzed for the first time in any language, to demonstrate how the symbolism, rituals, and mythology of the ghost festival pervaded the social landscape of medieval China.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Ghost Festival in Medieval China'? A: The book examines the interaction between Chinese social life and the Indian tradition of Buddhism through the lens of religious festivals, particularly focusing on the ghost festival celebrated in the seventh lunar month.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Ghost Festival in Medieval China' is Stephen Teiser.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 296 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: When was 'The Ghost Festival in Medieval China' published? A: The book was published on November 11, 1996.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book provides comprehensive interpretations and a wide range of sources that can be valuable for academic research on religious festivals and their cultural significance.
- Q: Does the book cover the rituals involved in the ghost festival? A: Yes, Stephen Teiser uncovers the symbolism, rituals, and mythology associated with the ghost festival in medieval China.
- Q: What unique sources does the author use in the book? A: The author uses a variety of sources, many of which are translated or analyzed for the first time, to provide a deeper understanding of the ghost festival.
- Q: Can this book help understand the cultural interactions in medieval China? A: Yes, the book offers insights into how Chinese social life interacted with Buddhist traditions, making it a valuable resource for understanding cultural dynamics in medieval China.