The Power of Patriarchs
| Author | : Elizabeth Morrison |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 315 |
| Release | : 2010-03-25 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789004190221 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9004190228 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (21 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Power of Patriarchs by : Elizabeth Morrison
Download or read book The Power of Patriarchs written by Elizabeth Morrison and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2010-03-25 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study of the Northern Song Chan monk Qisong and his writings on Chan lineage, this book offers new arguments about Buddhist patriarchs, challenges assumptions about Chan masters, and provides insight into the interactions of Buddhists and the imperial court.
