Description: This book delves into a key code of conduct that played a central role within Chinese Buddhism during the Mahayana period. The rules outlined in this code influenced both monastics and laypeople, providing guidance on ethical conduct, compassion, and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment. The text explores the origins and development of this code, tracing its roots to ancient Indian Buddhist traditions and examining how it evolved to meet the needs of Chinese society. Through an analysis of the code's precepts, the author unveils the profound insights it offers into Mahayana Buddhist philosophy and practice, highlighting its enduring significance in shaping the spiritual lives of countless individuals throughout history. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: French
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Number of Pages: 289
Type: textbook
Book Title: Code du Mahayana en Chine : Son Influence Sur la Vie Monacale et Sur le Monde Laique (Classic Reprint)
Language: French
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: Buddhism / General (See Also Philosophy / Buddhist)
Publication Year: 2016
Item Height: 0.6 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Religion
Item Weight: 13.8 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Jan Jakob Maria De Groot
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback