The Power of the Buddhas - The Politics of Buddhism during the Koryo Dynasty (918 - 1392) - Sem Vermeersch - Hardback Bog - Harvard University, Asia
Brand: Harvard University, Asia Center
Description
Buddhism in medieval Korea is characterized as “State Protection Buddhism,” a religion whose primary purpose was to rally support (supernatural and popular) for and legitimate the state. This study is an attempt to specify Buddhism’s place in Koryo and to ascertain to what extent and in what areas Buddhism functioned as a state religion.
