Buddhism and Buddhists in China - Hodous, Lewis
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In Buddhism and Buddhists in China, Lewis Hodous offers an insightful and thorough exploration of the history, philosophy, and impact of Buddhism as it journeyed from India to China. A meticulously researched work, it traces the development of Buddhist thought and practice in China, revealing how this ancient religion was not just a spiritual import, but a transformative force that shaped Chinese culture, society, and even politics over centuries. From its earliest introduction during the Han Dynasty to its profound influence on Chinese art, literature, and intellectual life, Hodous examines…mehr

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In Buddhism and Buddhists in China, Lewis Hodous offers an insightful and thorough exploration of the history, philosophy, and impact of Buddhism as it journeyed from India to China. A meticulously researched work, it traces the development of Buddhist thought and practice in China, revealing how this ancient religion was not just a spiritual import, but a transformative force that shaped Chinese culture, society, and even politics over centuries. From its earliest introduction during the Han Dynasty to its profound influence on Chinese art, literature, and intellectual life, Hodous examines how Buddhism adapted to and blended with China's indigenous traditions. He delves into the lives and teachings of key Buddhist figures, the formation of Chinese Buddhist schools, and the unique synthesis that emerged in China, including the development of Chan Buddhism (later known as Zen). This work is both a historical account and an exploration of the spiritual and philosophical journey of Buddhism in China, offering readers a deeper understanding of one of the world's most influential religions and its enduring legacy in the Middle Kingdom. Buddhism and Buddhists in China is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of religion, culture, and history in China, as well as the broader spread of Buddhism across Asia.
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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.