The Legend and Cult of Upagupta: Sanskrit Buddhism in North India and Southeast Asia
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The Buddhist monk Upagupta, who preached and taught meditative practices in Northwest India over two thousand years ago, is venerated today by the laity in parts of Burma, Thailand, and Laos as a protective figure endowed with magical powers. In this monumental work John Strong offers a systematic presentation of the Indian and Southeast Asian legends and rituals surrounding this popular saint. Once considered by Buddhist authorities as only marginally...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:069160391X
ISBN13:9780691603919
Release Date:March 2017
Publisher:Princeton University Press
Length:408 Pages
Weight:1.26 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"
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