Buddhism and Taoism Face to Face

Buddhism and Taoism Face to Face
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Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Total Pages : 258
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ISBN-10 : 9780824831691
ISBN-13 : 0824831691
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Book Synopsis Buddhism and Taoism Face to Face by : Christine Mollier

Download or read book Buddhism and Taoism Face to Face written by Christine Mollier and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reveals dimensions of the interaction between Buddhism and Taoism in medieval China. This book demonstrates the competition and complementarity of the two great Chinese religions in their quest to address personal and collective fears of diverse ills, including sorcery, famine, and untimely death.


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