Author Affiliations: University of British Columbia
關鍵詞
history; religions; communities; gatherings; Dalai Lama
摘要
The article examines the relationship between Liang Wudi, an exceptionally competent but controversial ruler and Buddhism, with implication on a Buddhist palace chapel installed within Wudi's palace complex where various politico-religious activities are held. Accordingly, it pays particular attention to dharma-assemblies that represented the Chinese version of the Indian and Central Asian institution known as the Pañcavārṣika.
目次
THE CHONGYUN HALL 47 The Structure and Layout of the Chongyun Hall 48 The Religious Functions of Chongyun Hall 52 The Fall of a Hall: Two Tales about the Chongyun Hall 57 THE CHONGYUN DHARMA-ASSEMBLIES 63 The Chongyun Assembly of 541 64 The Chongyun Assembly of 547 70 The Tongtai Si Assembly of 533 72 Self-immolation, Donations, and the Inexhaustible Treasury 81 Miraculous and Propitious Signs Interpreted: As the Result of Human and Heavenly Interaction 87 THE IMPACT OF THE CHONGYUN ASSEMBLIES: WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO EMPRESS WU 90 Empress Wu's Mingtang Complex 91 Wudi's Chongyun Hall and Empress Wu's Luminous Hall Complex: A Comparison 92 Wudi's Chongyun Assemblies Viewed in a Larger Context: A Politico-Religious Paradigm? 95 CONCLUSION 100