Mount Wutai: Visions of a Sacred Buddhist Mountain


World Heritage Site: Mount Wutai

Publication Year: 2020

Publication Type: Article

Publication Identifier: WHE964336459E

Summary

Mount Wutai emerges as a pivotal site of cultural, religious, and political interaction for Inner Asian Buddhists. Wen-shing Chou's work highlights its significance as a sacred Buddhist mountain, showcasing its role in shaping spiritual practices, artistic traditions, and political dynamics across centuries. The study employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating historical analysis with art history to elucidate the mountain's influence on Buddhist culture and its enduring legacy.

Citation

Campbell, A. (2020). Mount Wutai: Visions of a Sacred Buddhist Mountain. Ming Studies, 2020(81), 91–94. https://doi.org/10.1080/0147037x.2020.1735825

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