Syncretism, Harmonization, and Mutual Appropriation between Buddhism and Confucianism in Pre-Joseon Korea

Following the introduction of Buddhism to China, various strategies of accommodation with Chinese culture were developed, all amounting to some form of syncretism with Chinese religions, mainly Confucianism. Buddhism in pre-modern Korea displayed similar forms of interaction with Confucianism. This...

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Main Author: Sem Vermeersch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/11/5/231