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BUDDHIST MATERIALITY
A CULTURAL HISTORY OF OBJECTS IN JAPANESE BUDDHISM |
| By: |
Professor Fabio Rambelli |
| Format: |
Hardback |
| List price:
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£66.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0804756821 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780804756822 |
| Publisher: |
STANFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
15 November, 2007 |
| Series: |
Asian Religions and Cultures |
| Pages: |
408 |
| Description: |
This innovative book shows that throughout its history, contrary to received assumptions, Buddhism developed a sophisticated philosophy of materiality-one that allowed human beings to give shape and expression to their deepest religious and spiritual ideas. |
| Synopsis: |
Throughout its history, Buddhism has developed a sophisticated philosophy of materiality, addressing the status of material objects and their role in the quest for salvation. This is an innovative book that addresses the ways in which Buddhism has conceived of, and dealt with, material objects ranging from the environment to everyday tools, ritual implements, icons, and sacred texts. Contrary to received assumptions, careful reading of original sources and study of ritual practices show that in Buddhism the realm of materiality is not simply an obstacle for spiritual pursuits but also a space for interplay in which human beings can give shape and expression to their deepest religious and spiritual ideas. |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Stanford University Press |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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