Living Buddhist Statues in Early Medieval and Modern Japan
| Author | : S. Horton |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 243 |
| Release | : 2007-10-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780230607149 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0230607144 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (144 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Living Buddhist Statues in Early Medieval and Modern Japan by : S. Horton
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.
