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Chinese Buddhism: A Volume of Sketches, Historical, Descriptive and Critical is a book written by Rev. Dr. Joseph Edkins that provides a comprehensive overview of Buddhism in China. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of Chinese Buddhism.The first chapter provides an introduction to Buddhism in China and its historical development. The subsequent chapters delve deeper into various topics, such as the Buddhist scriptures, the different schools of Buddhism in China, and the role of Buddhism in Chinese society.The book also includes critical analysis of Chinese Buddhism, examining its strengths and weaknesses, and its impact on Chinese culture and society. It also explores the relationship between Buddhism and other religions in China, such as Confucianism and Taoism.Overall, Chinese Buddhism: A Volume of Sketches, Historical, Descriptive and Critical is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of Buddhism in China. It provides a comprehensive overview of the religion's evolution in China, and its significance for Chinese culture and society.This Was A Ground Breaking Victorian Study Of A Then Little Understood Subject.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.