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Why Go on Pilgrimage? Geomancy and the Transformational Powers of Sacred Places in Tibetan Buddhism and Bon

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Tibetan Graduate Studies Seminar
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This presentation considers the association between pilgrimage and healing in Tibet through an exploration of the process whereby natural sites are imbued with meaning
This presentation considers the association between pilgrimage and healing in Tibet through an exploration of the process whereby natural sites are imbued with meaning. The qualities with which they are endowed are seen to have beneficial transformative powers for visitors.

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Tibetan Graduate Studies Seminar
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Charles Ramble
Keywords
Tibetan Studies
pilgrimage
Sacred places
tibetan buddhism
Department: Faculty of Oriental Studies
Date Added: 25/05/2021
Duration: 01:01:30

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