By far one of the most important objects of worship in the Buddhist tradition, the bodhisattva Avalokitesvara is regarded as the embodiment of compassion. He has been widely revered throughout the Buddhist countries of Asia since the fifth century CE. While he was closely identified with the royalty in South and Southeast Asia...more details Format:Paperback Pages:688
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Susan Naquin;Chü N-Fang Yu Chun-FangYü
ISBN:9780520075672
Until now, China has been scarcely represented in the burgeoning comparative literature on pilgrimage. This volume remedies that omission, discussing the interaction between pilgrims and sacred sites from the tenth century to the present. From the perspectives of literature...more details Format:Hardcover Pages:456