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Interpreting Fazun (1902-1980) in the Context of the Chinese Buddhist Reform during the Early 20th Century753 views
Author
Wang, Xianyue, Religious Studies - Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Virginia
Advisors
Schaeffer, Kurtis, AS-Religious Studies, University of Virginia
Abstract
Fazun (法尊 1902-1980) was one of the first Chinese monks dedicated to introducing Tibetan Buddhism into China proper during the early 20th century, a time when Chinese Buddhism itself was undergoing a thorough reform. Past academic works examine Fazun primarily through the lens of the dissemination of Tibetan esotericism in China proper at the time, while leaving his thoughts regarding the on-going Chinese Buddhist Reform led by Taixu largely unexamined. This thesis explores Fazun’s roles and thoughts in this regard by examining a selection of his writings previously untranslated.
Degree
MA (Master of Arts)
Keywords
Fazun; Sino-Tibetan Buddhist Exchange; Early 20th Century ; Taixu
Wang, Xianyue. Interpreting Fazun (1902-1980) in the Context of the Chinese Buddhist Reform during the Early 20th Century. University of Virginia, Religious Studies - Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, MA (Master of Arts), 2021-07-29, https://doi.org/10.18130/dec1-mr67.
