Possession and Repetition

Ways in which Korean Lay Buddhists Appropriate Scriptures

Authors

  • Yohan Yoo

Keywords:

KOREAN BUDDHISM, BUDDHISM, KOREA, LAY BUDDHISM, SACRED TEXTS, ICONIC TEXTS, RELIGIOUS PRACTICE, RECITATION, TECHNOLOGY, ICONIC BOOKS AND TEXTS

Abstract

This chapter discusses the need for the iconic status and function of Buddhist scripture to receive more attention by illuminating how lay Korean Buddhists try to appropriate the power of sutras. The oral and aural aspects of scripture provide only a limited understanding of the characteristics of scripture.

Published

2013-05-01

Issue

Section

Iconic Books and Texts

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