Chan insights and oversights: an epistemological critique of the chan tradition
Auteur :
Faure, Bernard
Éditeur :
Princeton University Press
ISBN :
9780691029023
Date de publication :
1 déc. 1996
Dimensions :
25,4 x 19,7 cm
Poids :
482 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
For many people attracted to Eastern religions (particularly Zen Buddhism), Asia seems the source of all wisdom. This book examines the study of Chan/Zen from the standpoint of postmodern human sciences and literary criticism. It also questions the assumptions of 'Easterners'.