Chinese Buddhist Texts: An Introductory Reader

by Graham Lock, Gary S Linebarger, Gary S. Linebarger

Book Overview

The influence of Buddhism on the Chinese language, on Chinese literature and on Chinese culture in general cannot be overstated, and the language of most Chinese Buddhist texts differs considerably from both Classical and Modern Chinese.

This reader aims to help students develop familiarity with features of Buddhist texts in Chinese, including patterns of organization, grammatical features and specialized vocabulary. It also aims to familiarize...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138953334
• ISBN13: 9781138953338
• Release Date: February 2018
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.9" x 9.6"