This dissertation studies the society in late Ming Dynasty by focusing on Buddha Zi Bo who was in the period from Jia Qing late reign period to Wan Li half early reign period, which was a very important age when social vicissitude in late Ming Dynasty took place. Buddha Zi Bo in this period, as a dignitary in late Ming Dynasty, made a great contribution to Buddhism revival; and meanwhile he forgathered with the court and took active part in the political, economic and cultural activities. His thought h...
