In this bachelor thesis I tired to explain the literary function of the anomaly accounts in the Song Gaosengzhuan. I explained they are used to enhance the attractiveness of the biographies, offer...Show moreIn this bachelor thesis I tired to explain the literary function of the anomaly accounts in the Song Gaosengzhuan. I explained they are used to enhance the attractiveness of the biographies, offer validity to Buddhist teachings, offer confirmation of the sanctity of the monks. The Song furthermore Gaosengzhuan teaches us what Song dynasty Buddhist writers found important traits for monks and what was expected of them.Show less
