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Introduction of Buddhism to Korea: New Cultural Patterns

Editor: Lewis R. Lancaster, Chai-Shin Yu
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Publisher: , 1989
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A collection of articles dealing with the introduction of Buddhism in Korea and its subsequent spread from there to Japan. The studies contained in this volume cover the Three Kingdom period.

Contents

Preface
Introduction of Buddhism to Korea – Ahn Kye-hyen
The Reception of Buddhism in Korea and Its Impact on Indigenous Culture – Inoue Hideo
The Buddhist Thought of Koguryo – Kim Tong-hwa
Serindia and Paekche Culture – Kodama Daien
The Transmission of Paekche Buddhism to Japan – Kamata Shigeo
Early Silla Buddhism and the Power of the Aristocracy – Lee Ki-baek
Silla Buddhism: Its Special Features – Rhi Ki-yong
Glossary
Bibliography
Index

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