Buddhist Masses For The Dead At Amoy [Hardcover]
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Buddhist Masses For The Dead At Amoy [Hardcover]

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A scholarly examination of Buddhist funeral rites and mass ceremonies performed for the deceased in Amoy (modern-day Xiamen), China. This detailed anthropological study explores the religious practices, rituals, and spiritual beliefs underlying these traditional Buddhist observances.

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This comprehensive work by J. J. M. De Groot provides an in-depth analysis of Buddhist masses conducted for the dead in Amoy, a major port city in southeastern China. The text meticulously documents the ceremonial practices, religious protocols, and spiritual significance of these funeral rites as performed by Buddhist monks and clergy.

De Groot’s scholarly approach combines historical research with detailed observations of actual ceremonies, offering readers valuable insights into Buddhist theology, ancestor veneration, and Chinese religious customs. The book examines the various types of masses, their purposes, the roles of different participants, and the underlying philosophical beliefs that motivate these practices.

This work remains an essential resource for scholars of Buddhism, Chinese religion, anthropology, and funeral studies, preserving detailed accounts of traditional practices that have shaped East Asian spiritual culture for centuries.

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Author

J. J. M. De Groot
Publisher

‏ : ‎ Gyan Publishing House
ISBN

9789372256598

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