Buddhism

This book gives a brief introductionto the Chinese Buddhist beliefs,history, sects, art, architecture, pagodas,monasteries, and sutras translated into Chi-nese from the original Sanskrit and otherIndian languages. It also describes the foursacred Buddhist mountains and five majorgrottoes travelers may wish to see, the orga-nization of the Buddhist monasteries and lifein the cloisters, Buddhist festivals and majorBuddhist activities, as well as relationsbetween Chinese and foreign Buddhist soci-eties and organizations. Written in a livelyand conversational style, with accurate his-torical references and fascinating legends andstories, this book is not only suitable for touristsat home and abroad, but also worth readingby anyone interested in the past and presentof Buddhism in China.