Book Number: 21 719

Terwiel, B.J.

MONKS AND MAGIC
An analysis of religious ceremonies in central Thailand

This book deals with Buddhism as it was practised in a community in rural Central Thailand. It was based upon anthropological fieldwork during the late 1960s. The scene unfolds with the religious perspective of children and young adults, who appear mainly interested in esoteric spells and magical diagrams. Full ritual knowledge is obtained by many men in their twenties when they join the order of monks for at least one Lenten season. The latter parts of the book are devoted to the world view of older people and an analysis of some Buddhist rituals. This is the third, thoroughly revised edition.

(Bangkok 1994)

ISBN 974-8496-03-1

320 pp., 150 x 210 mm, pbk.

19.50 US-Dollar

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