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Paperback Spirit Possession in Buddhist Southeast Asia: Worlds Ever More Enchanted Book

ISBN: 8776943100

ISBN13: 9788776943103

Spirit Possession in Buddhist Southeast Asia: Worlds Ever More Enchanted

(Book #74 in the NIAS Studies in Asian Topics Series)

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In dramatic contrast to the reported growing influence of doctrinal and fundamentalist forms of religion in some parts of Southeast Asia, the predominantly Buddhist societies of the region are witnessing an upsurge of spirit possession cults and diverse forms of magical ritual. This is found in many social strata, including the urban poor, rising middle classes and elite groups, and across the different political systems of Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia...

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