The Number and Regional Distribution of Chinese Monks after the Mid-Qing Dynasty
The total number of ordination certificates issued between 1736 and 1739 was 340,112. Analyzing the amount and regional distribution of ordination certificates during the early Qianlong period is helpful for us in clarifying the amount and regional distribution of Chinese monks since the mid-Qing Dy...
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MDPI AG
2023-02-01
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| Series: | Religions |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/14/3/317 |