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Hyecho's journey : the world of Buddhism
Title:
Hyecho's journey : the world of Buddhism
Author:
Lopez, Donald S., Jr., 1952- author.
ISBN:
9780226517902

9780226518060
Publication Information:
Chicago : The University of Chicago Press, 2017.
Physical Description:
xxii, 245 pages : illustrations, maps ; 27 cm
Contents:
Introduction: tracing Hyecho's route -- Dunhuang: the discovery of the pilgrim's account -- Silla: the birthplace of the pilgrim -- At sea: the pilgrim sails for the holy land -- Kuśinagara: the Buddha enters Nirvana -- Vulture peak: two Buddhas seated side by side -- Bodh Gayā: the Buddha attains enlightenment -- Lumbinī: the Buddha is born -- Śrāvastí: city of the Buddha's miracles -- Sāṃkāśya: the Buddha descends from heaven -- Gandhāra: past lives of the Buddha -- Arabia: Buddhism encounters islam -- Wutaishan: the pilgrim passes away.
Abstract:
"This book is an introduction to Buddhism told as the story of the Korean pilgrim Hyecho, who traveled through the Buddhist world during its eighth-century golden age. Lopez tells the story of Hyecho's journey, along the way introducing key elements of Buddhism--its basic doctrines, monastic institutions, relationship to Islam, and importance of pilgrimage.
Bibliographical References:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Field 805:
npmlib 10700890 BQ4022 L67 ysh
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