Buddhism in Chinese Society

Buddhism in Chinese Society
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Publisher : Columbia University Press
Total Pages : 466
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ISBN-10 : 0231114117
ISBN-13 : 9780231114110
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Download or read book Buddhism in Chinese Society written by Jacques Gernet and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Translated and revised by respected scholar of Chinese religions Franciscus Verellen, who has worked closely with Gernet, this edition includes new references, an extensive, up-to-date bibliography, and a comprehensive index.


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