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Hokkeji and the Reemergence of Female Monastic Orders in Premodern Japan

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Hokkeji, an ancient Nara temple that once stood at the apex of a state convent network established by Queen-Consort Komyo (701-760), possesses a history that in some ways is bigger than itself. This work explores the revival of Japan's most famous convent and the reestablishment of a nuns' ordination lineage in Japan.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780824833947
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Published:
  • May 30, 2010
  • Dimensions:
  • 229x152x30 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 807 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: October 21, 2024

Description of Hokkeji and the Reemergence of Female Monastic Orders in Premodern Japan

Hokkeji, an ancient Nara temple that once stood at the apex of a state convent network established by Queen-Consort Komyo (701-760), possesses a history that in some ways is bigger than itself. This work explores the revival of Japan's most famous convent and the reestablishment of a nuns' ordination lineage in Japan.

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