Korean Buddhism

Korean Buddhism: History, Condition, Art: Three Lectures is a book written by Frederick Starr in 1918. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Korean Buddhism, covering its history, current state, and artistic expressions. The author presents three lectures that delve into the intricacies of Korean Buddhism, examining its evolution from its inception to its present-day form.The first lecture focuses on the history of Korean Buddhism, tracing its roots back to the 4th century AD when it was introduced to the region. The author explores the various schools of thought that emerged over time and the significant figures that shaped the religion.The second lecture discusses the current state of Korean Buddhism, examining the challenges it faces in the modern world. The author analyzes the impact of political and social changes on the religion, as well as the efforts being made to preserve and promote it.The third lecture explores the artistic expressions of Korean Buddhism, including its architecture, sculpture, and painting. The author provides detailed descriptions of the various artworks and their significance in the context of Korean Buddhism.Overall, Korean Buddhism: History, Condition, Art: Three Lectures is an insightful and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of Korean Buddhism. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the religion's history, current state, and artistic expressions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.