2016. Chapter 1: Introduction: Esoteric Buddhist Networks along the Maritime Silk Routes, 7th–13th Century AD (original) (raw)

This volume explores the transmission of Esoteric Buddhism across Maritime Asia from the 7th to 13th centuries AD. Utilizing a trans-regional approach, it examines how human agents, texts, and artifacts facilitated the spread of Buddhist practices and ideas through complex networks influenced by the geographical and cultural dynamics of the region. The discussion contextualizes Esoteric Buddhism within the interconnected maritime routes that fostered socio-political and economic exchanges, contributing to a broader understanding of medieval Asian connectivity.