The Ghost Festival In Medieval China
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The Ghost Festival In Medieval China
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Author : Stephen F. Teiser
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2020-12-08
The Ghost Festival In Medieval China written by Stephen F. Teiser and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-08 with Religion categories.
Largely unstudied until now, the religious festivals that attracted Chinese people from all walks of life provide the most instructive examples of the interaction between Chinese forms of social life and the Indian tradition of Buddhism. Stephen Teiser examines one of the most important of such annual celebrations. He provides a comprehensive interpretation of the festivities of the seventh lunar month, in which laypeople presented offerings to Buddhist monks to gain salvation for their ancestors. Teiser uncovers a wide range of sources, many translated or analyzed for the first time in any language, to demonstrate how the symbolism, rituals, and mythology of the ghost festival pervaded the social landscape of medieval China.
The Scripture On The Ten Kings And The Making Of Purgatory In Medieval Chinese Buddhism
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Author : Stephen F. Teiser
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 2003-04-30
The Scripture On The Ten Kings And The Making Of Purgatory In Medieval Chinese Buddhism written by Stephen F. Teiser and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-04-30 with Religion categories.
An examination of medieval Chinese Buddhist thanatonic practices. Bridging area studies and the history of religions, Teiser explores the concerns, practices and beliefs of 9th- and 10th-century Chinese Buddhists.
Mooncakes And Hungry Ghosts
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Author : Carol Stepanchuk
language : en
Publisher: China Books
Release Date : 1991
Mooncakes And Hungry Ghosts written by Carol Stepanchuk and has been published by China Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Education categories.
By Lt. General William E. Odom
Immortals Festivals And Poetry In Medieval China
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Author : Donald Holzman
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-05-23
Immortals Festivals And Poetry In Medieval China written by Donald Holzman and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-23 with History categories.
First published in 1998, the papers in this second volume by Donald Holzman are concerned with the themes of religion and poetry and song in early medieval China. Religion is to the fore in the first two sections, dealing with Daoist immortals and their cult, as reflected in poetic works of the first three centuries ad, with songs used in religious ceremonies, and with the origins and history of the cold food festival. The last group of articles includes a major study of the poems of Ji Kang (223-262) as well as other poetry of the 4th-5th centuries, and an analysis of the changing image of the merchant from the 4th to the 9th centuries.
A Banquet For Hungry Ghosts
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Author : Ying Chang Compestine
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan
Release Date : 2009-10-27
A Banquet For Hungry Ghosts written by Ying Chang Compestine and has been published by Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-27 with Young Adult Fiction categories.
According to Chinese tradition, those who die hungry or unjustly come back to haunt the living. Some are appeased with food. But not all ghosts are successfully mollified. In this chilling collection of stories,Ying Chang Compestine takes readers on a journey through time and across different parts of China. From the building of the GreatWall in 200 BCE to themodern day of iPods, hungry ghosts continue to torment those who wronged them. At once a window into the history and culture of China and an ode to Chinese cuisine, this assortment of frightening tales—complete with historical notes and delectable recipes—will both scare and satiate!
Legendary Chinese Festivals
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Author : Joey Yap
language : en
Publisher: Joey Yap Research Group
Release Date : 2021-01-08
Legendary Chinese Festivals written by Joey Yap and has been published by Joey Yap Research Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-08 with Philosophy categories.
Chinese culture and heritage is rich and runs across a time frame of five thousand years. It was during this time that a variety of unique and varied celebrations began to grow roots. Despite China’s many changes Chinese festivals are deeply rooted in popular tradition. China amasses a vast area and consists of a number of ethnic groups that all come together as part of a vibrant cultural experience. Some of these festivals have developed into popular celebrations that are not only practiced in China, but also in many Chinese communities throughout the world. Much of the customs and traditions of its people vary by geography and ethnicity yet remain firmly established as part of the country’s vibrant culture. Over the years much of the festivals have evolved with the changes in the development of the Chinese civilization and as a consequence have become an integral part of the Chinese culture. As with time’s progression and the advent of science, technology and rapid globalisation many Chinese are no longer able to tell how their festivals originated which has in turn seen the gradual shedding of ethnic traditions for modern and universal ways. This is especially true of Chinese communities outside their homeland.
Chinese Religion In Malaysia
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Author : Chee-Beng Tan
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2018-02-12
Chinese Religion In Malaysia written by Chee-Beng Tan and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-12 with Religion categories.
This informative book describes Chinese Religion in Malaysia and contributes to an understanding of Chinese migration and settlement, religion and identity politics as well the significance of religion to both individuals and communities.
Mothers And Sons In Chinese Buddhism
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Author : R. Alan Cole
language : en
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Release Date : 1998-07
Mothers And Sons In Chinese Buddhism written by R. Alan Cole and has been published by Stanford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-07 with categories.
Based on close readings of more than twenty Buddhist texts written in China from the 5th to the 13th century, this book demonstrates that Buddhist authors crafted new models for family reproduction based on a mother-son style of filial piety, in contrast to the traditional father-son model.--NAN NÜ
Chinese Buddhism
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Author : Chün-fang Yü
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 2020-06-30
Chinese Buddhism written by Chün-fang Yü and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-30 with Religion categories.
What are the foundational scriptures and major schools for Chinese Buddhists? What divinities do they worship? What festivals do they celebrate? These are some of the basic questions addressed in this book, the first introduction to Chinese Buddhism written expressly for students and those interested in an accessible yet authoritative overview of the subject based on current scholarship. After presenting the basic tenets of the Buddha’s teachings and the Chinese religious traditions, the book focuses on topics essential for understanding Chinese Buddhism: major scriptures, worship of buddhas and bodhisattvas, rituals and festivals, the monastic order, Buddhist schools such as Tiantai and Chan, Buddhism and gender, and current trends—notably humanistic Buddhism in Taiwan and the resurgence of Buddhism in post-Mao China. Each chapter ends with discussion questions and suggestions for further reading. A convenient glossary of common terms, titles, and names is included.
Many Faces Of Mulian
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Author : Rostislav Berezkin
language : en
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Release Date : 2017-12-01
Many Faces Of Mulian written by Rostislav Berezkin and has been published by University of Washington Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-01 with History categories.
The story of Mulian rescuing his mother’s soul from hell has evolved as a narrative over several centuries in China, especially in the baojuan (precious scrolls) genre. This genre, a prosimetric narrative in vernacular language, first appeared around the fourteenth century and endures as a living tradition. In exploring the evolution of the Mulian story, Rostislav Berezkin illuminates changes in the literary and religious characteristics of the genre. He also examines material from other forms of Chinese literature and from modern performances of baojuan, tracing their transformation from tools of Buddhist proselytizing to sectarian propaganda to folk ritualized storytelling. Ultimately, he reveals the special features of baojuan as a type of performance literature that had its foundations in multiple literary traditions.