October 27, 2025

Kings of Oxen and Horses: Draft Animals, Buddhism, and Chinese Rural Religion By Meir Shahar

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Buddhism influences the perception of draft animals in rural Chinese religion, fostering unique cultural practices.
The article explores religious practices associated with draft animals, focusing on their integration into Buddhist rituals.
Analysis of cultural traditions reveals how Buddhism has shaped agricultural practices related to animal husbandry.
This work underscores the interplay between Buddhism and local beliefs, requiring further exploration of the cultural narratives.

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Journal Article Kings of Oxen and Horses: Draft Animals, Buddhism, and Chinese Rural Religion By Meir Shahar Get access Kings of Oxen and Horses: Draft Animals, Buddhism, and Chinese Rural Religion. By Meir Shahar Columbia University Press, 2025. 376 pages. 140. 00 (hardcover), 35. 00 (paperback), 34. 99 (ebook). Huaiyu Chen Huaiyu Chen Arizona State University https: //orcid. org/0000-0002-4118-3945 Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Journal of the American Academy of Religion, lfaf080, https: //doi. org/10. 1093/jaarel/lfaf080 Published: 22 October 2025

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