Project Gutenberg 2005-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 233 Hodous, Lewis 1872 1949 Buddhism and Buddhists in China Lee Dawei, V-M Osterman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Buddhism and Buddhists in China" by Lewis Hodous is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the introduction and evolution of Buddhism as a prevalent religion in China, examining its interplay with local beliefs and practices, including Confucianism and Taoism. Hodous's text aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Buddhism's distinct characteristics in the Chinese context and its impact on various aspects of life, from family structures to societal norms. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of Buddhism's religious ceremonies and practices in China through the experiences of a missionary who witnesses the initiation of Buddhist priests. This initiatory ceremony captures the dedication and solemnity of the participants, reflecting the deep spiritual connections they cultivate within their faith. An enlightening dialogue occurs between the missionary and an old Buddhist woman, highlighting a shared yearning for divine understanding despite the contrasts between Christianity and Buddhism. This exchange serves to emphasize the profound human quest for spirituality that transcends religious boundaries, setting the tone for the subsequent discussions on Buddhism’s intricate role in Chinese culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Buddhism BQ Text Buddhism Category: History - Other Category: History - Religious Category: Religion/Spirituality 202538 2025-07-04T05:39:30.399716 text/html 202020 2023-01-22T03:58:45 text/html 159323 2025-07-04T05:39:36.850693 application/epub+zip 158743 2025-07-04T05:39:33.514715 application/epub+zip 148264 2025-07-04T05:39:32.235680 application/epub+zip 313922 2025-07-04T05:39:39.329642 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 295125 2025-07-04T05:39:36.109683 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 255763 2022-09-04T10:08:49.150630 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 184949 2025-07-04T05:39:29.924698 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 184743 2023-01-22T03:58:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18440 2025-07-04T05:39:39.457648 application/rdf+xml 15085 2025-07-04T05:39:32.884672 image/jpeg 3633 2025-07-04T05:39:32.634700 image/jpeg 68927 2023-01-22T03:59:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 71436 2023-01-22T03:59:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 144593 2025-07-04T05:39:30.416697 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia