Format:
1 Online-Ressource
ISBN:
9780824867454
,
0824867459
,
9780824867447
,
0824867440
Series Statement:
Korean classics library. Philosophy and religion
Content:
Ŭich'ŏn (1055-1101) is recognised as a Buddhist master of great stature in the East Asian tradition. In this comprehensive study of Ŭich'ŏn's life and work in English, Richard McBride presents translations of select lectures, letters, essays and poetry to provide a balanced view of Ŭich'ŏn's philosophy of life and understanding of key Buddhist teachings
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Preface -- part I. Translator's introduction -- Ŭich'ŏn in the history of Korean Buddhism -- A brief biographical sketch of Ŭich'ŏn's life -- Reassessment of the life of Ŭich'ŏn -- Ŭich'ŏn's collected works -- Rationale for the translations -- Ŭich'ŏn's thought : an overview -- part II. Translation -- Selections from Ŭich'ŏn's Collected works of State Preceptor Taegak (Taegak kuksa munjip).
Language:
English
Author information:
McBride, Richard D. 1969-
