Buddhism in China

Author	: Kenneth Kuan Sheng Ch'en
Publisher	: Princeton University Press
Total Pages	: 574
Release	: 2020-07-21
ISBN-10	: 9780691216058
ISBN-13	: 0691216053
Rating	: 4/5 (053 Downloads)

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Download or read book Buddhism in China written by Kenneth Kuan Sheng Ch'en and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2020-07-21 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CONTENTS: Preface. Table of Chinese Dynasties. Maps of Dynasties. Introduction, Growth and Domestication. Maturity and Acceptance. Decline. Conclusion. Glossary. Chinese Names and Titles. Bibliography. Index.

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