Buddhist Monasticism in East Asia

Buddhist Monasticism in East Asia
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 247
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ISBN-10 : 9781134009916
ISBN-13 : 1134009917
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Book Synopsis Buddhist Monasticism in East Asia by : James A. Benn

Download or read book Buddhist Monasticism in East Asia written by James A. Benn and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-09-10 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking into account the diverse religious, historical, social and cultural contexts within which they have existed, this book provides a multifaceted examination of Buddhist monasteries. Written by specialists in the study of monasteries and monastic practice in East Asia, it is a timely contribution on this aspect of Buddhist religious practice.


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