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This comprehensive study by Karl Ludvig Reichelt offers a detailed exploration of Chinese Mahayana Buddhism, examining how Buddhist teachings were interpreted, preserved, and transformed through Chinese cultural and philosophical traditions. Originally written in Norwegian and expertly translated by Kathrina Van Wagenen Budgge, the work investigates the fundamental tensions between preserving authentic Buddhist truth and adapting traditions to local contexts.
Reichelt’s analysis covers the historical development of Chinese Buddhist thought, the role of key philosophical schools, and the practical expressions of Buddhism in Chinese religious life. The book addresses how Chinese scholars and practitioners reconciled Indian Buddhist concepts with Confucian and Taoist worldviews, creating a unique form of Buddhism that became deeply embedded in Chinese civilization.
Essential for students of Buddhism, comparative religion, and Asian philosophy, this work remains a valuable resource for understanding how major religious traditions maintain their core teachings while adapting to diverse cultural environments.
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