The Buddha's wizards: magic, protection, and healing in Burmese Buddhism

Vanguards of the Sana -- The Buddha's chief wizard -- Women of the wizard king -- Pagodas of power -- Wizards in the shadows

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Main Author: Patton, Thomas Nathan (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: New York Columbia University Press [2018]
In:Year: 2018
Reviews:Review Essay (2019) (Henry, Justin W.)
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Burma / Buddhism / Protective deity
RelBib Classification:AG Religious life; material religion
BL Buddhism
KBM Asia
Further subjects:B Buddhism Burma
B Occultism Burma
B Occultism (Burma)
B Burma Religious life and customs
B Wizards Burma
B Buddhism (Burma)
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Summary:Vanguards of the Sana -- The Buddha's chief wizard -- Women of the wizard king -- Pagodas of power -- Wizards in the shadows
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0231187602