About the Author

James A. Benn is assistant professor in the Department of Religious Studies at McMaster University.

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Benn explores one of the most striking customs in the history of Chinese Buddhism, showing that, far from a marginal act by disturbed deviants, self-immolation was a carefully considered, mainstream practice. - John Kieschnick, University of Bristol ""James Benn has produced a masterpiece on the practice of self-immolation in Chinese Buddhism. This wonderfully written and thoroughly researched book will remain the authoritative treatment of the subject for generations to come."" - John Strong, Bates College

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