A visit of Christian missionaries at Mount Wutai: Mongol Buddhism from a cross-cultural perspective

A rare firsthand account from the late 19th century documents the encounter between Christian missionaries and Mongol Buddhism at Mount Wutai. Scottish missionary James Gilmour's critical observations of pilgrims, lamas, and monasteries reveal deep-seated prejudices against Mongol Buddhism, while also reflecting historical realities. His essay, 'Wu T’ai Shan,' provides invaluable cross-cultural insights into this pivotal moment when Christianity met Mongol Buddhism, offering a unique perspective due to the scarcity of similar records in Chinese or Mongolian languages.

Temule, T. (2020). A visit of Christian missionaries at Mount Wutai: Mongol Buddhism from a cross-cultural perspective. Studies in Chinese Religions, 6(1), 81–95. https://doi.org/10.1080/23729988.2020.1763678