Living Buddhist Statues in Early Medieval and Modern Japan

Living Buddhist Statues in Early Medieval and Modern Japan

2007

Hardback (01 May 2007)

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Publisher's 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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781403964205
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan US
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Pub date:
Edition: 2007
DEWEY: 294.342180952
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 232
Weight: 465g
Height: 246mm
Width: 189mm
Spine width: 19mm