Monastic Life in Medieval Daoism: A Cross Cultural Perspective
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0824826515
ISBN 13
9780824826512
Category
200-299 Religion
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Publication Year
2003
Publisher
Pages
344
Subject
Taoist monasticism and religious orders. Taoism -- China. China -- History -- Tang dynasty, 618-910.
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Abstract
Written by a senior scholar of Daoist studies, this text offers a detailed description and analysis of the organization and practices of medieval Daoist monasteries. Livia Kohn outlines the origins, history, concepts and social position of the monasteries, which flourished during the Tang dynasty.
Biblio Notes
Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Livia Kohn
ISBN: 0824826515 9780824826512
OCLC Number: 469752698
Notes: Bibliogr. p. 257-283. Index.
Description: XIV-300 p. ; 24 cm
Responsibility: Livia Kohn.
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