Monks, Sovereigns, and Malign Spirits: Profiles of Tengu in Medieval Japan
The most significant development in tengu images of medieval Japan is their association with ma (skt. Māra)—an evil that is specific to Buddhism, defined as a force that defies Buddhism or disturbs Buddhist monks and hinders them from attaining enlightenment. They appear as malign spirits that seek...
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Wiley-Blackwell
2013
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Religion compass
Year: 2013, Volume: 7, Issue: 7, Pages: 234-242 |
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