A Pure Mind in a Clean Body : Bodily Care in the Buddhist Monasteries of Ancient India and China

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 masters. Still, some aspects of monasti...

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Main Author: Heirman, Ann (auth)
Other Authors: Torck, Mathieu (auth)
Format: eBook
Published: Academia Press 2012
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