Becoming The Buddha

The Ritual Of Image Consecration In Thailand

by Donald K. Swearer
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language: english
Publisher: Princeton University Press, February of 2004 ‧
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Studies the consecration of a Buddha image or "new Buddha," a ceremony by which the Buddha becomes present or alive. This book demonstrates that the image becomes the Buddha's surrogate by being invested with the Buddha's story and charged with the extraordinary power of Buddhahood.

Becoming The Buddha

The Ritual Of Image Consecration In Thailand

by Donald K. Swearer

Property Description
ISBN: 9780691114354
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date: February of 2004
Language: English
Dimensions: 164 x 240 x 29 mm
Cover: Hardcover
Pages: 352
Format: Book
Collection: Buddhisms: A Princeton University Press Series
Categories: Books in English > Faith & Religion > Buddhism and Shintoism
EAN: 9780691114354

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