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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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Living Buddhist Statues in Early Medieval and Modern Japan
  • Author : S. Horton
  • Release : 01 October 2007
  • Publisher : Springer
  • ISBN : 9780230607149
  • Genre : Religion
  • Total Page : 243 pages
  • Language : English
  • PDF File Size : 7,6 Mb

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