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Leaving for the Rising Sun

- Chinese Zen Master Yinyuan and the Authenticity Crisis in Early Modern East Asia

About Leaving for the Rising Sun

In 1654 Zen Master Yinyuan traveled from China to Japan. Seven years later his monastery, Manpukuji, was built and he had founded his own tradition called Obaku. Leaving for the Rising Sun tells the story of the tremendous obstacles he faced, drawing parallels between his experiences and the broader political and cultural context in which he lived.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780199393121
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 384
  • Published:
  • January 14, 2015
  • Dimensions:
  • 236x163x28 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 717 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 14, 2024

Description of Leaving for the Rising Sun

In 1654 Zen Master Yinyuan traveled from China to Japan. Seven years later his monastery, Manpukuji, was built and he had founded his own tradition called Obaku. Leaving for the Rising Sun tells the story of the tremendous obstacles he faced, drawing parallels between his experiences and the broader political and cultural context in which he lived.

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