Buddhist Materiality: A Cultural History of Objects in Japanese Buddhism

by Fabio Rambelli

Throughout its history, Buddhism has developed a sophisticated philosophy of materiality, addressing the status of material objects and their role in the quest for salvation. This is an innovative book that addresses the ways in which Buddhism has conceived of, and dealt with, material objects ranging from the environment to everyday tools, ritual implements, icons, and sacred texts. Contrary to received assumptions, careful reading of original...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0804756821
• ISBN13: 9780804756822
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Stanford University Press
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.5" x 9.4"