Description |
xiv, 242 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. |
ISBN |
9780824853815 hardback : alkaline paper |
Note |
"A Kuroda Institute book." |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Introduction -- Disintegration: the Tang-Five Dynasties transition -- Improvisation: the transformation of regional Buddhist cultures in southern China -- Founding fathers: the Kingdom of Min -- Filial sons: the Southern Tang -- Heirs and ancestors: the kingdom of Wuyue -- Reintegration: the North prevails -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1: Members of Xuefeng Yicun's lineage supported by the royal families of Min, the Southern Tang, and Wuyue -- Appendix 2: Names and reign dates for the rulers of Min, Wu, Southern Tang, and Wuyue -- Appendix 3: Names and reign dates for the rulers of northern dynasties -- Appendix 4: Buddhist texts printed in the Kingdom of Wuyue -- Appendix 5: Members of Linji Yixuan's lineage supported by Song officials. |
Series |
Studies in East Asian Buddhism ; no. 25.
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Library Class |
Theology AM260.Z4
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Subject |
Zen Buddhism -- China, Southeast -- History -- To 1500.
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Buddhism and state -- China, Southeast -- History -- To 1500.
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Buddhist monks -- China, Southeast -- History -- To 1500.
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China -- History -- Five dynasties and the Ten kingdoms, 907-979.
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China -- Politics and government -- 907-979.
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