A Record of Buddhist Monasteries in Lo-Yang

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Opublikowano: 2026-11-03

Presents Yang Hsuan-chih’s classical sixth-century historical and literary work, A Record of Buddhist Monasteries in Lo-yang, translated and introduced by Yi-t'ung Wang. The writings meticulously catalogue the splendor of the Northern Wei capital's religious architecture, notably focusing on the magnificent Yung-ning Monastery and its towering wooden stupa. Through descriptive passages and prefaces, the author details the rapid rise of Buddhism under imperial patronage during an era of intense piety and artistic achievement. Furthermore, the sources capture the devastation of the capital following military upheavals, including the bloody purges orchestrated by Erh-chu Jung and the subsequent political instability. Ultimately, th...