Regional, Ideological and Inheritable Characteristics of Knowledge: A Survey of Three Compilations of Buddhist Encyclopedias in China from 1950s to 2000s

Three official compilations of Buddhist encyclopedias were undertaken in China between the 1950s and 2000s. A sociological examination of these compilations reveals notable characteristics of the Buddhist knowledge system. Firstly, the production of knowledge manifests distinct regional attributes;...

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Main Author: Wenli Fan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/14/11/1336