Buddhist Materiality A Cultural History of Objects in Japanese Buddhism |
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| Author:
| Rambelli, Fabio |
| Series title: | Asian Religions and Cultures Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8047-5682-2 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2007 |
| Publisher: | Stanford University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $80.00 |
Book Description:
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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.
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.