Pure mind in a clean body : : bodily care in the Buddhist monasteries of ancient India and China / / Ann Heirman & Mathieu Torck

• VerfasserIn: Heirman, Ann,; Torck, Mathieu,
• TeilnehmendeR: Heirman, Ann,; Torck, Mathieu,
• Place / Publishing House: Ghent, Belgium : : Ginkgo Academia Press,, 2012.
• Blwyddyn Gyhoeddi: 2012
• Iaith: English
• Disgrifiad Corfforoll: 1 electronic resource (194 p.)

"Buddhist monasteries, in both Ancient India and China, have played a crucial social role, for religious as well as for lay people. They rightfully attract the attention of many scholars, discussing historical backgrounds, institutional networks, or influential maters. Still, some aspects of mo...