The Diamond Sutra in Chinese Culture

Author: Venerable Yong You

In The Diamond Sutra in Chinese Culture, Venerable Yong You examines the multi-faceted history of the Diamond Sutra and its profound effect upon Chinese Buddhism, as well as its wide ranging impact on Chinese religion, culture, art, literature, folklore and technology.  Starting from the introduction of the Diamond Sutra in China to the Song Dynasty, Venerable Yong You delves deeply into the Dunhuang collections, comprised of the oldest Chinese Buddhist manuscripts in the world, to offer insightful new research and a compelling perspective on the influence of this very important text.

283 pp., 5.5″ x 8.5″, Hardcover
ISBN: 978-1-932293-37-1
Price: US $19.95