Spirit possession in buddhist southeast asia: worlds ever more enchanted
Éditeur :
NIAS Press
ISBN :
9788776943097
Date de publication :
1 mars 2022
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Danemark
In dramatic contrast to the reported growing influence of doctrinal and fundamentalist forms of religion in some parts of Southeast Asia, the predominantly Buddhist societies are witnessing an upsurge of spirit possession cults and diverse forms of magical ritual. This volume reveals the historical and contemporary importance of these rituals.