Makers of Modern Korean Buddhism (SUNY series in Korean Studies)
By Unknown Author.
Description
An overview of Korean Buddhism and its major figures in the modern period.The first book in English devoted exclusively to modern Korean Buddhism, this work provides a comprehensive exploration for scholars, students, and serious readers. Makers of Modern Korean Buddhism focuses on three key areas: Buddhist reform, Zen revival, and the interrelationship of religion, history, and politics. In Korea, the modern period in Buddhism begins in earnest in the late nineteenth century, during the closing years of the Choson dynasty, which was characterized by a repressive brand of neo-Confucianism. ...
ISBN(s)
1438429223, 9781438429229
