Truth and Tradition in Chinese Buddhism Or a Study of Chinese Mahayana Buddhism - Hardcover

""Truth and Tradition in Chinese Buddhism"" is a comprehensive study of Mahayana Buddhism in China, written by Karl Ludvig Reichelt. The book explores the evolution of Chinese Buddhism, its philosophical and religious traditions, and its cultural and historical context. Reichelt examines the major schools of Chinese Mahayana Buddhism, including the Tiantai, Huayan, and Chan (Zen) schools, and analyzes their teachings, practices, and contributions to Chinese culture and society. He also discusses the role of Buddhism in Chinese literature, art, and politics, and its interactions with other religions and philosophical traditions. The book offers a deep and insightful understanding of the complex and diverse world of Chinese Buddhism, and its enduring impact on Chinese civilization and beyond.1928. In this book, the reader has the work of neither the partisan adversary nor the partisan advocate, nor yet of a cold and scholarly but personally indifferent student of the history of religions. The author has supplemented his long and intimate personal observations and studies of Buddhism in China by scholarly and exacting study of original Buddhist texts and the published works of other Western students in this field. His chief claim on our gratitude is his illuminating appreciation of what is best and what at first sight seems hopelessly superstitious and corrupt in this ancient and prolific faith.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.