A study of the surprising functions of Buddhist statues, which helped disseminate Buddhist beliefs among the populace in Tenth- and Eleventh-century Japan. Using ethnographic data drawn from present-day fieldwork and marshalling ancient textual evidence, Horton reveals the historical origins and development of modern Japanese beliefs and practices.
A study of the surprising functions of Buddhist statues, which helped disseminate Buddhist beliefs among the populace in Tenth- and Eleventh-century J...
Straddling the divide between art history and religious studies, "Face to Face with the Buddha" examines several surprising functions of Buddhist statues, all of which helped rapidly spread Buddhist beliefs among the populace in tenth and eleventh century Japan.
Straddling the divide between art history and religious studies, "Face to Face with the Buddha" examines several surprising functions of Buddhist stat...
