The Cultural Practices of Modern Chinese Buddhism: Attuning the Dharma

By Francesca Tarocco and Taroco Francesc

Book Overview

Buddhism in China during the late Qing and Republican period remained a powerful cultural and religious force. Francesca Tarocco is a rising star in this field and offers an innovative high-quality piece of work that presents a new perspective on the influence of Buddhism on Chinese culture. Drawing on scarcely analyzed historical and archive sources, including photographs and musical scores, Tarocco adeptly argues that Chinese Buddhism played a more vital role in shaping Chinese culture than previously assumed.

This enlightening study fills a significant gap in the field of Chinese Buddhist history. Focusing on the cultural side of Buddhism, it adds breadth and balance to studies in Buddhism as a whole, appealing to professionals and academics with an interest in Buddhism and Chinese Buddhist history.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415596173
• ISBN13: 9780415596176
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"