Translating Buddhist Medicine in Medieval China (Encounters with Asia)

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Book Synopsis: The transmission of Buddhism from India to China was one of the most significant cross-cultural exchanges in the premodern world. This cultural encounter involved more than the spread of religious and philosophical knowledge. It influenced many spheres of Chinese life, including the often overlooked field of medicine. Analyzing a wide variety of Chinese Buddhist texts, C. Pierce Salguero examines the reception of Indian medical ideas in medieval China. These texts include translations from Indian languages as well as Chinese compositions completed in the first millennium C.E.Translating Buddhist Medicine in Medieval China illuminates and analyzes the ways Chinese Buddhist writers understood and adapted Indian medical knowledge and healing practices and explained them to local audiences. The book moves beyond considerations of accuracy in translation by exploring the resonances and social logics of intercultural communication in their historical context. Presenting the Chinese reception of Indian medicine as a process of negotiation and adaptation, this innovative and interdisciplinary work provides a dynamic exploration of the medical world of medieval Chinese society. At the center of Salguero's work is an appreciation of the creativity of individual writers as they made sense of disease, health, and the body in the context of regional and transnational traditions. By integrating religious studies, translation studies, and literature with the history of medicine, Translating Buddhist Medicine in Medieval China reconstructs the crucial role of translated Buddhist knowledge in the vibrant medical world of medieval China.

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Looking for a fascinating read that explores the intercultural exchange of Buddhism and medicine in medieval China? Look no further than "Translating Buddhist Medicine in Medieval China (Encounters with Asia)." This thought-provoking book delves into the significant transmission of Buddhist knowledge from India to China, and how it transformed various aspects of Chinese society, including the field of medicine.

Written by C. Pierce Salguero, this insightful book meticulously analyzes Chinese Buddhist texts, including translations from Indian languages and Chinese compositions from the first millennium C.E. Discover how Chinese Buddhist writers not only received Indian medical ideas, but also adapted and explained them to local audiences. This process of negotiation and adaptation sheds light on the creative interpretations of disease, health, and the body within regional and transnational traditions.

What sets "Translating Buddhist Medicine in Medieval China" apart is its interdisciplinary approach. Combining religious studies, translation studies, literature, and the history of medicine, this book offers a dynamic exploration of the vibrant medical world that thrived in medieval China. Gain a deep understanding of how translated Buddhist knowledge played a pivotal role in shaping medical practices and beliefs during this period.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve into a captivating historical journey. Experience firsthand the cultural exchanges that occurred through the transmission of Buddhism and delve into the fascinating realm of Chinese medicine. Unlock the secrets of medieval Chinese society with "Translating Buddhist Medicine in Medieval China (Encounters with Asia)" today! Purchase now to embark on this enlightening exploration.

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