Living torches of Tibet - Religious and Political Implications of the Recent Self-Immolations
Self-immolation is not an ordinary suicide or self-destructive act, but has a religious dimension since one’s own body is seen as a gift for a greater cause. This article highlights the specific Buddhist ritual and textual heritage when analyzing the recent wave of self-immolations in Tibet, and inc...
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Language: | English |
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Philosophy Documentation Center
2013
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Journal of religion and violence
Year: 2013, Volume: 1, Issue: 3, Pages: 343-362 |
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