Living Buddhist Statues in Early Medieval and Modern Japan

Horton, S.

A study of the surprising functions of Buddhist statues, which helped disseminate Buddhist beliefs among the populace in Tenth- and Eleventh-century Japan. Using ethnographic data drawn from present-day fieldwork and marshalling ancient textual evidence, Horton reveals the historical origins and development of modern Japanese beliefs and practices.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2007-10-19

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781403964205

DOI: 10.1057/9780230607149

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 232