Buddhist Materiality: A Cultural History of Objects in Japanese Buddhism

This innovative book shows that throughout its history, contrary to received assumptions, Buddhism developed a sophisticated philosophy of materiality-one that allowed human beings to give shape and expression to their deepest religious and spiritual ideas.

Author: Fabio Rambelli
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Published: 11/15/2007
Pages: 408
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.59lbs
Size: 9.42h x 6.49w x 1.15d
ISBN: 9780804756822

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2008 pg. 19

About the Author
Fabio Rambelli is Professor of Japanese Religions and Cultural History and International Shinto Foundation Chair of Shinto Studies in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies Department of Religious Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara.