Buddhist Magic: Divination, Healing, and Enchantment Through the Ages

by Sam Van Schaik

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 magic and healing have played a key role in Buddhism's flourishing, yet they have rarely been studied...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1611808251
• ISBN13: 9781611808254
• Release Date: July 2020
• Publisher: Shambhala
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.4"