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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Introduction: Living Buddhist Statues Sakamuni: Alive in this World Connected to Amida Kannon: Whatever it Takes Jizo to the Rescue Secret Buddhas, the Veiled Presence
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SARAH J. HORTON is Assistant Professor in the Department of Religious Studies, Macalester College, USA.
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भाषा अंग्रेज़ी ● स्वरूप PDF ● पेज 232 ● ISBN 9780230607149 ● फाइल का आकार 1.9 MB ● प्रकाशक Palgrave Macmillan US ● शहर New York ● देश US ● प्रकाशित 2007 ● डाउनलोड करने योग्य 24 महीने ● मुद्रा EUR ● आईडी 2306863 ● कॉपी सुरक्षा सामाजिक DRM