Buddhist Magic: Divination, Healing, and Enchantment through the Ages Illness & addiction Author/Contributor(s): Demetrios

Author/Contributor(s): Demetrios

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Buddhist Magic: Divination, Healing, and Enchantment through the Ages Illness & addiction Author/Contributor(s): DemetriosAuthor Contributor(s): van Schaik, Sam Publisher: Shambhala Date: 7 28 2020 Binding: Paperback Condition: NEW A fascinating exploration of the role that magic has played in the history of Buddhism As far back as we can see in the historical record, Buddhist monks and nuns have offered services including healing, divination, rain making, aggressive magic, and love magic to local clients. Studying this history, scholar Sam van Schaik concludes that