The Evolution of Team-Based Buddhist Scripture Translation in Tang China : United in Dharma

Zusammenfassung: Open Access This open-access book provides a concise analysis of the apex of team-based translation of Buddhist scriptures during the Tang Dynasty, initiated by the notable gathering of translation experts led by Prabhākaramitra. Showcasing the diverse and innovative strategies of translators who joined forces to surmount barriers, this work highlights how their collaborative translation efforts facilitated the spread of Buddhist teachings throughout China. This book brings to light the often overlooked yet crucial roles of these translation teams and examines their organizational structures, translation processes, and the distinct roles of individual members, offering critical insights into the cultural and religious fabric of the period. By enhancing our understanding of the complex dynamics within these institutions, this work also addresses a significant gap in the historical study of sūtra translation in medieval China. It is an essential resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of Buddhism, translation studies, and Chinese history

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• ISBN: 9789819722938
• Extent: Online-Ressource, XIII, 80 p. 1 illus.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2024
• Language: Englisch
• Notes: online resource.

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (where): Singapore
• (who): Springer Nature Singapore, Imprint: Springer
• (when): 2024
• Creator: Siu, Sai Yau
• Contributor: SpringerLink (Online service)

Further information

• DOI: 10.1007/978-981-97-2293-8
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2407110435282.968072321293
• Table of contents: Introduction -- Tracing the Origins: Pre-Tang Translation Models -- Dawn of a New Era: Translation Efforts in Early Tang -- The Golden Age: Tang Translation Initiatives in Full Swing -- Fortitude in Flux: The Persistence of Translation Activities in the Changing Landscape of the Late Tang Period -- Conclusion
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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