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Ch'en, Kenneth Kuan-Sheng was born on September 20, 1907 in Honolulu. Son of Hua-hsiu Ch'en and Chu See.
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Concise, Comprehensive history of Buddhism, past and present, in India, Southeast ASia, China, Tibet and Japan. Analysis of Buddhist philosophy, literature, art, ceremonites, description of the monastic community. Emphasis on unity, diversity and elasticity of the religion.
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A concise presentation of the philosophy, history, literature, art, and ceremonies of Buddhism, by a distinguished Oriental scholar. Generous quotations from the poetry and prose of Buddhist literature enrich reader's understanding of this religion, and its far-flung influence.
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This book treats the history of Buddhism in China up to present century and concludes with a brief but excellent chapter on the contributions of Buddhism to Chinese culture. Dr. Ch'en has given a clear statement which is suitable for the lay scholar as well as the professional historian of religions. Contains a glossary of Chinese, Sanskrit, and Pali terms which is quite helpful, as well as an index of Chinese names. "Professor Kenneth Ch'en brings a precious contribution to Buddhistic studies with this book. . . . Not only does it fill an important gap in research, but it is composed and written in a masterly manner."--Pacific Affairs
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CONTENTS: Preface. Table of Chinese Dynasties. Maps of Dynasties. Introduction, Growth and Domestication. Maturity and Acceptance. Decline. Conclusion. Glossary. Chinese Names and Titles. Bibliography. Index.
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Ch'en, Kenneth Kuan-Sheng was born on September 20, 1907 in Honolulu. Son of Hua-hsiu Ch'en and Chu See.
Bachelor, University Hawaii, 1931. Master of Arts, Yenching University, 1934. Postgraduate, University California-Berkeley, 1941.
Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1946.
Research associate Tsinghua University, 1934-1935. Instructor history Yenching University, 1935-1936, professor, 1947-1950. Instructor Chinese, University Hawaii, 1936-1940, visiting professor history, summer 1950.
Fellow Harvard Yenching Institute, 1941-1946, assistant director, 1947-1950, executive secretary Peking office, 1947-1950. Research fellow Harvard University, 1946-1947. Visiting lecturer Far Eastern languages and Buddhism, 1950-1958.
Visiting professor history Lingnan University, 1949. Professor Oriental languages University of California at Los Angeles, 1958-1961, professor, chairman department Oriental languages, 1971-1976, professor emeritus, since 1976. Professor Buddhism, Princeton University, 1961-1971, Stewart lecturer history of religion, 1961, William H. Danforth professor religion, 1968-1971.
(This book treats the history of Buddhism in China up to p...)
(A concise presentation of the philosophy, history, litera...)
(Concise, Comprehensive history of Buddhism, past and pres...)
(BACKGROUND, LIFE, TEACHING, MAHAYANA, MONASTIC, THERAVADA...)
( CONTENTS: Preface. Table of Chinese Dynasties. Maps of ...)
Member American Oriental Society, Association Asian Studies, American Society Study of Religions, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Tau Phi, Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Gamma Museum.
Married Chao-ying Tan, August 3, 1935 (deceased). Children: Sylvia Hsiao-wei (deceased), Leighton Lo-tung. Married Man Hing Yue Mok, June 12, 1970.