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Tuesday, March 25, 5:30 PM
Location: Meyerson Hall B3
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6305
Tel: 215-573-4203;
Fax: 215-573-2561
Veneration and Imagery of Buddhist "Saints" in Japan from 1700-Present
Patricia J. Graham
This talk explores the reasons for the enduring popularity in the Japanese
Buddhist pantheon of Buddhist saints known as Rakan (Luohan in Chinese; and
Arhat in Sanskrit), devout, unconventional personages who gained enlightenment
after hearing the teachings of the Buddha in India .
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