This article summarizes the characteristics of the relationship between imperial power and Buddhism in Medieval China: firstly, the relationship between the imperial power and Buddhism was generally peaceful and harmo...This article summarizes the characteristics of the relationship between imperial power and Buddhism in Medieval China: firstly, the relationship between the imperial power and Buddhism was generally peaceful and harmonious;tensions and conflicts between the two were only temporary. Whenever serious conflicts arose between the imperial power and Buddhism, the relationship was always quickly repaired. Secondly, the imperial power was always dominant in the relationship between the two. Thirdly, in this relationship, Sinified Buddhism,with a strong tendency to engage with the secular world, often took the initiative to harmonize and improve its relationship with the imperial power.展开更多
文摘This article summarizes the characteristics of the relationship between imperial power and Buddhism in Medieval China: firstly, the relationship between the imperial power and Buddhism was generally peaceful and harmonious;tensions and conflicts between the two were only temporary. Whenever serious conflicts arose between the imperial power and Buddhism, the relationship was always quickly repaired. Secondly, the imperial power was always dominant in the relationship between the two. Thirdly, in this relationship, Sinified Buddhism,with a strong tendency to engage with the secular world, often took the initiative to harmonize and improve its relationship with the imperial power.
