Vermeersch, Sem, 1968-

The power of the Buddhas: the politics of Buddhism during the Koryŏ dynasty (918-1392) Sem Vermeersch. - Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Asia Center : Distributed by Harvard University Press, 2008. - xxii, 485 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. - Harvard East Asian monographs ; 303 . - Harvard East Asian monographs ; 303. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 433-466) and index.

Introduction -- Buddhism and the state in late Silla -- Foundations of a new Buddhist policy: T'aejo and Buddhism -- Legal provisions on the status of monks -- The Saṅgha examination, ranking and administration -- The royal and state preceptors -- The Buddhist temple economy in early Koryǒ -- Buddhist state rituals.

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Buddhism--History--Korea--935-1392.
Buddhism and politics--History.--Korea
Buddhism and state--History.--Korea
Buddhism--Rituals--History.--Korea


Korea--Politics and government--935-1392.

BQ662 / .V37 2008

294.309519 / V59
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