Overview
- Provides a comprehensive examination of the zenith of Buddhist scripture translation in medieval China
- Engages a multidisciplinary audience in Buddhist studies, translation studies, and Chinese history
- Considers the organizational structures, translation processes, and diverse roles in translation institutions of the era
- This book is open access, which means that you have free and unlimited access
Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Religious Studies (BRIEFSRESTU)
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Keywords
- Buddhist scripture translation
- Collaborative Translation
- Translation History
- Translation Studies
- Buddhist Studies
- Buddhist Philosophy
- Chinese Buddhism
- Open Access
About this book
Open Access
This open-access book provides a concise analysis of the apex of team-based translation of Buddhist scriptures during the Tang Dynasty, initiated by the notable gathering of translation experts led by Prabhākaramitra. Showcasing the diverse and innovative strategies of translators who joined forces to surmount barriers, this work highlights how their collaborative translation efforts facilitated the spread of Buddhist teachings throughout China. This book brings to light the often overlooked yet crucial roles of these translation teams and examines their organizational structures, translation processes, and the distinct roles of individual members, offering critical insights into the cultural and religious fabric of the period. By enhancing our understanding of the complex dynamics within these institutions, this work also addresses a significant gap in the historical study of sūtra translation in medieval China. It is an essential resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of Buddhism, translation studies, and Chinese history.
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Siu Sai Yau is an Assistant Professor in the School of Translation and Foreign Languages at the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) and the Director of the Research Centre for Translation of Buddhist Texts (RCTBT). He obtained his PhD in Translation from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). His research interests include Buddhist scripture translation, translation history, Chinese studies, and digital humanities and AI. He has been awarded RGC research grants over the years for his work in translation history using state-of-the-art computational methods. He has conducted public workshops and talks on innovative AI-powered tools for translation studies at various organizations, including Fu Jen Catholic University, Kansai University, the Official Languages Division (Civil Service Bureau, HKSAR), and the Hong Kong Translation Society. In addition to publishing academic papers and monographs on the history of translation and intercultural communication, he has developed web-based applications for digital history and language learning, utilizing HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, and Python.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: The Evolution of Team-Based Buddhist Scripture Translation in Tang China
Book Subtitle: United in Dharma
Authors: Sai Yau SIU
Series Title: SpringerBriefs in Religious Studies
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Religion and Philosophy, Philosophy and Religion (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2024
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-97-2292-1Due: 23 July 2024
eBook ISBN: 978-981-97-2293-8Due: 23 July 2024
Series ISSN: 2510-5035
Series E-ISSN: 2510-5043
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: X, 80
Number of Illustrations: 5 b/w illustrations