Buddhist Masters of Modern China: The Lives and Legacies of Eight Eminent Teachers by Benjamin Brose instant download

Buddhist Masters of Modern China: The Lives and Legacies of Eight Eminent Teachers by Benjamin Brose instant download

Through the life stories and translated writings of eight masters, modern Chinese Buddhism comes to life for English readers for the first time.
Amidst the Chinese political revolutions and cultural upheavals of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, a group of dedicated and determined monks, nuns, and laypeople labored to reinvigorate the core practices and teachings of Buddhist China. These men and women—credited with instigating a “Buddhist revival”—overcame a series of obstacles to shore up the foundations of vibrant Buddhist traditions and ensure their transmission to future generations. Their legacies now underlay all the Buddhist teachings practiced throughout China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the Chinese diaspora today.
This ambitious collection introduces the lives and teachings of eight of these exceptional teachers. Brief but engaging biographies are set against accessible translations of key Buddhist teachings. We are...