Buddhism and Buddhists in China - Hodous, Lewis
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Explore the rich history and enduring influence of Buddhism in China with Lewis Hodous's "Buddhism and Buddhists in China." This meticulously prepared edition offers a comprehensive overview of Buddhist practices, history, and the development of key schools of thought like Mahayana and Zen within the Chinese cultural context. Delve into the intricacies of Buddhist beliefs and their profound impact on Chinese society. A valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion, particularly Buddhism, this book provides insight into the unique relationship between Buddhism and China.…mehr

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Explore the rich history and enduring influence of Buddhism in China with Lewis Hodous's "Buddhism and Buddhists in China." This meticulously prepared edition offers a comprehensive overview of Buddhist practices, history, and the development of key schools of thought like Mahayana and Zen within the Chinese cultural context. Delve into the intricacies of Buddhist beliefs and their profound impact on Chinese society. A valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion, particularly Buddhism, this book provides insight into the unique relationship between Buddhism and China. Discover how Buddhist philosophy intertwined with Chinese traditions, shaping the spiritual landscape of the region for centuries. Perfect for students, scholars, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Buddhism's historical roots and lasting legacy in China. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Lewis Hodous was an educator, sinologist, Buddhist scholar, and missionary for the American Board in China. He was born in Vesec, Bohemia, on December 31, 1872, and immigrated to the US in 1882 together with his parents. He earned diplomas from Adelbert College of Western Reserve University in 1897, Hartford Theological Seminary in 1900, and Cleveland High School in 1893. He also spent a year studying abroad at the University of Halle in Germany. On September 18, 1901, Hodous received his ordination as a congregational preacher at Cleveland, Ohio's Bethlehem Church. He served in Foochow as a missionary for the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions (ABCFM) from 1901 and 1917. He worked with the Chinese Red Cross in 1911 during the Hsinhai Revolution. On October 31, 1918, Hodous returned from his time serving in missions, having left it in 1917. He taught history and religious philosophy in addition to Chinese culture at the Hartford Seminary Foundation's Kennedy School of Missions. Hodous also served as a translator for the American government during the Second World War.