UID:
almahu_9949703735802882
Format:
1 online resource.
ISBN:
9789047407515
,
9789004143883
Series Statement:
Brill's Tibetan Studies Library ; 8
Content:
This book uniquely provides first-hand insights into the spirit-mediums of Upper Tibet, the men and women who channel the gods. John Vincent Bellezza here for the first time presents the conclusions of his extensive research in the region itself, shedding light on the historical context, the tradition, characteristics, ceremonies, and paraphernalia of the phenomenon. With extensive interviews with spirit-mediums, including interpretive material drawn from Tibetan texts; annotated translations of rituals devoted to the major deities of the spirit-mediums; and annotated translation of Bon literature relevant to the origins of spirit-mediums, and concluding with a chapter on Bon literary references to the ritual implements and practices. A major source-book.
Additional Edition:
Print version: Spirit-mediums, Sacred Mountains and Related Bon Textual Traditions in Upper Tibet : Calling Down the Gods. Leiden ; Boston : BRILL, 2005 ISBN 9789004143883
Language:
English
