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Biancai (1011–1091) and his friends in the outside secular world: Longjing Monastery in the Northern Song (960–1127)

Humanities

Biancai (1011–1091) and his friends in the outside secular world: Longjing Monastery in the Northern Song (960–1127)

T. Lei

Explore the intriguing dynamics of Longjing Monastery's rise in popularity during the Northern Song Dynasty! This study by Tianyu Lei reveals how Abbot Biancai's strategic alliances with influential figures like Su Shi and Zhao Bian fostered a thriving community, blending literary and artistic collaborations to enhance the monastery's reputation.

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Abstract
This study examines the popularity of Longjing Monastery during the Northern Song Dynasty, focusing on how Abbot Biancai's strategic cultivation of relationships with prominent figures in the secular world contributed to the monastery's success. The paper analyzes Biancai's life, his friendships with influential literati such as Su Shi and Zhao Bian, and the role of literary and artistic collaborations in enhancing the monastery's reputation.
Publisher
Humanities & Social Sciences Communications
Published On
Feb 05, 2024
Authors
Tianyu Lei
Tags
Longjing Monastery
Northern Song Dynasty
Abbot Biancai
influential literati
literary collaborations
monastic success

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