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Cambria Press Administration of Buddhism in China - Song Dynasty Study

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Explore the intellectual landscape of early Song dynasty China (960-1278) through this comprehensive study and translation of Zanning's seminal work, the Topical Compendium of the Buddhist Clergy. Following a century of internal conflict, Chinese rulers shifted their focus toward wen (literary and cultural arts) over wu (martial prowess), sparking crucial debates about cultural identity and literary values. Zanning (919-1001), the preeminent Buddhist literatus at the Song court, contributed significantly to these discussions through his influential compendium, which examines how to define wen values, determine which literature merits inclusion, and establish the role of Buddhism within this new cultural framework. This scholarly translation provides essential insight into Buddhist administration during a transformative period of Chinese history, revealing how religious and secular thought intersected during the Song era's cultural renaissance.

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The Topical Compendium of the Buddhist Clergy represents a major contribution to Song dynasty debates about literary and cultural values.

Zanning's work as a Buddhist literatus at the Song court influenced how wen (cultural arts) were defined and prioritized in early Song governance.

This study and translation spans the early Song dynasty period (960-1278) when China transitioned from martial focus to literary-based cultural agenda.

The text examines Buddhist administration during a time of immense intellectual fervor following over a century of internecine warfare in China.

Published by Cambria Press, this scholarly volume provides access to a foundational historical document on Buddhism's role in Song court life.

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Release Date
23 March 2018
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13 April 2018

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