Living Buddhist Statues in Early Medieval and Modern Japan: Popular Functions of Buddhist Statues in Early Medieval Japan

Living Buddhist Statues in Early Medieval and Modern Japan: Popular Functions of Buddhist Statues in Early Medieval Japan

by SarahJ.Horton (Author)

Synopsis

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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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 244
Edition: 2007
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 19 Oct 2007

ISBN 10: 1403964203
ISBN 13: 9781403964205