Living Buddhist Statues in Early Medieval and Modern Japan

Living Buddhist Statues in Early Medieval and Modern Japan
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 243
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ISBN-10 : 9780230607149
ISBN-13 : 0230607144
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Download or read book Living Buddhist Statues in Early Medieval and Modern Japan written by S. Horton and published by Springer. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study of the surprising functions of Buddhist statues, which helped disseminate Buddhist beliefs among the populace in Tenth- and Eleventh-century Japan. Using ethnographic data drawn from present-day fieldwork and marshalling ancient textual evidence, Horton reveals the historical origins and development of modern Japanese beliefs and practices.


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