Korean Buddhist Nuns and Laywomen: Hidden Histories, Enduring Vitality
Author:   Eunsu Cho ,  Robert E. Buswell
Publisher:   State University of New York Press
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9781438435107


Pages:   224
Publication Date:   02 January 2012
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Eunsu Cho ,  Robert E. Buswell
Publisher:   State University of New York Press
Imprint:   State University of New York Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.318kg
ISBN:  

9781438435107


ISBN 10:   143843510
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   02 January 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Foreword Robert E. Buswell Preface 1. Introduction Eun-su Cho 2. Female Buddhist Practice in Korea-A Historical Account Eun-su Cho 3. Male SAen Masters' Views on Female Disciples in Later KoryAe Young Mi Kim 4. KoryAe Ladies and the Encouragement of Buddhism in Yuan China Tonino Puggioni 5. Two Female Masters of Two Eras: Differences and Commonalities in Roles Heung-sik Heo (translated by John Jorgensen) 6. Marginalized and Silenced: Buddhist Nuns of the ChosAen Period John Jorgensen 7. Buddhist Nuns and Alternate Space in Confucian ChosAen Society Ji-Young Jung 8. The Establishment of Buddhist Nunneries in Contemporary Korea Pori Park Contributors Index

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...this work is a great success, and is an important first step in opening an area of research that will hopefully see continued expansion in the years to come. - Journal of Buddhist Ethics


""...a long overdue contribution ... This collection of essays will also be a welcome addition in the classroom for the study of Korean Buddhism and Korean society, as well as for courses on women and religion."" - Journal of Korean Religions ""...this work is a great success, and is an important first step in opening an area of research that will hopefully see continued expansion in the years to come."" - Journal of Buddhist Ethics


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Eun-su Cho is Professor of Philosophy at Seoul National University of Korea.

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