The Power of the Buddhas

The Politics of Buddhism during the Koryo Dynasty (918 - 1392)

Sem Vermeersch

    • Tables, Maps, and Figures
    • Kings of Unified Silla and Koryo
    • Abbreviations
    • Introduction

      Part I: Historical and Ideological Background

    1. Buddhism and the State in Late Silla
    2. Foundations of a New Buddhist Policy: T’aejo and Buddhism

      3. Part II: The Official Institution of Buddhism

    3. Legal Provisions on the Status of Monks
    4. The Sangha Examination, Ranking, and Administration
    5. The Royal and State Preceptors

      6. Part III: The Ritual and Economic Roles of Buddhism

    6. The Buddhist Temple Economy in Early Koryo
    7. Buddhist State Rituals
    • Conclusion
    • Appendix: Biographical Abstracts of Koryo Monks
    • Character List
    • Bibliography
    • Index
  • Cover: The Power of the Buddhas

Sem Vermeersch is a Fellow at the Kyujanggak Institute for Korean Studies at Seoul National University.