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Introduction

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© University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu

Chapters in this book

  1. Frontmatter i
  2. Contents ix
  3. Figures, Maps, and Tables xi
  4. Acknowledgments xiii
  5. Maps xv
  6. Introduction 1
  7. 1. Disintegration: The Tang–Five Dynasties Transition 18
  8. 2. Improvisation: The Transformation of Regional Buddhist Cultures in Southern China 30
  9. 3. Founding Fathers: The Kingdom of Min 48
  10. 4. Filial Sons: The Southern Tang 71
  11. 5. Heirs and Ancestors: The Kingdom of Wuyue 89
  12. 6. Reintegration: The North Prevails 114
  13. Conclusion 133
  14. Appendix 1. Members of Xuefeng Yicun’s Lineage Supported by the Royal Families of Min, the Southern Tang, and Wuyue 143
  15. Appendix 2. Names and Reign Dates for the Rulers of Min, Wu, Southern Tang, and Wuyue 147
  16. Appendix 3. Names and Reign Dates for the Rulers of Northern Dynasties 149
  17. Appendix 4. Buddhist Texts Printed in the Kingdom of Wuyue 151
  18. Appendix 5. Members of Linji Yixuan’s Lineage Supported by Song Officials 155
  19. Notes 157
  20. Bibliography 209
  21. Index 227
Patrons and Patriarchs
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https://doi.org/10.1515/9780824857240-004

Chapters in this book

  1. Frontmatter i
  2. Contents ix
  3. Figures, Maps, and Tables xi
  4. Acknowledgments xiii
  5. Maps xv
  6. Introduction 1
  7. 1. Disintegration: The Tang–Five Dynasties Transition 18
  8. 2. Improvisation: The Transformation of Regional Buddhist Cultures in Southern China 30
  9. 3. Founding Fathers: The Kingdom of Min 48
  10. 4. Filial Sons: The Southern Tang 71
  11. 5. Heirs and Ancestors: The Kingdom of Wuyue 89
  12. 6. Reintegration: The North Prevails 114
  13. Conclusion 133
  14. Appendix 1. Members of Xuefeng Yicun’s Lineage Supported by the Royal Families of Min, the Southern Tang, and Wuyue 143
  15. Appendix 2. Names and Reign Dates for the Rulers of Min, Wu, Southern Tang, and Wuyue 147
  16. Appendix 3. Names and Reign Dates for the Rulers of Northern Dynasties 149
  17. Appendix 4. Buddhist Texts Printed in the Kingdom of Wuyue 151
  18. Appendix 5. Members of Linji Yixuan’s Lineage Supported by Song Officials 155
  19. Notes 157
  20. Bibliography 209
  21. Index 227
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