Title
Stairway to Heaven: A Journey to the Summit of Mount Emei
Subject
Mount Emei; Buddhism—China; Pilgrimage—China; Travel literature—China; James M. Hargett
Description
A scholarly travel study of Mount Emei (Emei Shan) in Sichuan, China—one of China’s most sacred Buddhist mountains. James M. Hargett examines historical pilgrimages and translates/analyses classical Chinese travel accounts (youji), blending history, literature, religion, and geography.
With some personal background in Buddhism and roots in mainland China, I found the book’s well-researched citations and historical insights deeply valuable. Its exploration of Buddhist activities on the mountain and their political interactions offers an eye-opening perspective on it's history, culture and progression over hundreds of years to current modern Chinese Buddism.
With some personal background in Buddhism and roots in mainland China, I found the book’s well-researched citations and historical insights deeply valuable. Its exploration of Buddhist activities on the mountain and their political interactions offers an eye-opening perspective on it's history, culture and progression over hundreds of years to current modern Chinese Buddism.
Date
2025-09-27
Rights
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