pt. 1. A biographical reconstruction -- pt. 2. Thematic and hagiographical studies -- pt. 3. Appendixes
Summary
The Buddhist master Fazang is regarded as one of the greatest metaphysicians in medieval Asia. This study aims at correcting misinterpretations and shedding light on neglected areas, opening up for discussion the various structures of medieval East Asian monastic biography
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 459-486) and index