| Description |
1 online resource (xviii, 539 pages) : illustrations. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Sinica Leidensia,
0169-9563 ;
v. 75
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Sinica Leidensia ; v. 75.
0169-9563
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 459-486) and index. |
| Contents |
pt. 1. A biographical reconstruction -- pt. 2. Thematic and hagiographical studies -- pt. 3. Appendixes. |
| Summary |
The Buddhist master Fazang is regarded as one of the greatest metaphysicians in medieval Asia. This study aims at correcting misinterpretations and shedding light on neglected areas, opening up for discussion the various structures of medieval East Asian monastic biography. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Fazang, 643-712.
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Fazang, 643-712. |
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Fazang, 643-712. |
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Fazang, 643-712. |
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Fazang. |
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Fazang. |
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Buddhist priests -- China -- Biography.
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Buddhist priests. |
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China. |
| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| Subject |
Hua yan Buddhism -- China -- History.
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Hua yan Buddhism. |
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History. |
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Metaphysics -- History.
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Metaphysics. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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Biographies.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Chen, Jinhua, 1966- Philosopher, practitioner, politician. Leiden, the Netherlands ; Boston : Brill, 2007 (DLC) 2007298821 |
| ISBN |
9789047420002 (electronic book) |
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9047420004 (electronic book) |
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1281920886 |
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9781281920881 |
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9789004156135 (hardback) |
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9004156135 (hardback) |
| Standard No. |
10.1163/ej.9789004156135.i-542 |
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