The Power of the Buddhas: The Politics of Buddhism During the Koryo Dynasty (918 - 1392) by Sem Vermeersch

The Power of the Buddhas: The Politics of Buddhism During the Koryo Dynasty (918 - 1392)

Sem Vermeersch

485 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

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Buddhism in medieval Korea is characterized as "State Protection Buddhism," a religion whose primary purpose was to rally support (supernatural and popular) for and legitimate the state. In this view, the state used Buddhism to engender compliance...

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