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Beschreibung
Across Asia, stories of restless spirits have shaped cultures, guided morality, and influenced daily life for centuries. Hungry Ghosts of Asia explores the haunting world of these insatiable spirits, revealing how they reflect human desire, ethical responsibility, and the enduring connection between the living and the dead.
From China's Ghost Festival to Japan's Obon, Vietnam's Tháng Cô Hn, Thailand's merit-making ceremonies, and Korea's ancestral rites, Patrick Coyne delves into historical records, temple chronicles, and eyewitness accounts to uncover the rituals, beliefs, and moral lessons that Hungry Ghost folklore imparts.
This book provides an in-depth exploration of regional variations, protective rituals, and the ethical implications of encounters with these spirits. Readers will discover the role of Hungry Ghosts in shaping social conduct, teaching morality, and preserving cultural traditions across centuries.
Hungry Ghosts of Asia is more than a study of spirits; it is a journey through the moral and cultural fabric of Asia, revealing timeless lessons about responsibility, empathy, and the unseen forces that connect humanity to the spiritual world.
Across Asia, stories of restless spirits have shaped cultures, guided morality, and influenced daily life for centuries. Hungry Ghosts of Asia explores the haunting world of these insatiable spirits, revealing how they reflect human desire, ethical responsibility, and the enduring connection between the living and the dead.
From China's Ghost Festival to Japan's Obon, Vietnam's Tháng Cô Hn, Thailand's merit-making ceremonies, and Korea's ancestral rites, Patrick Coyne delves into historical records, temple chronicles, and eyewitness accounts to uncover the rituals, beliefs, and moral lessons that Hungry Ghost folklore imparts.
This book provides an in-depth exploration of regional variations, protective rituals, and the ethical implications of encounters with these spirits. Readers will discover the role of Hungry Ghosts in shaping social conduct, teaching morality, and preserving cultural traditions across centuries.
Hungry Ghosts of Asia is more than a study of spirits; it is a journey through the moral and cultural fabric of Asia, revealing timeless lessons about responsibility, empathy, and the unseen forces that connect humanity to the spiritual world.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2025
Fachbereich: Grenzwissenschaften
Genre: Importe
Produktart: Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik: Esoterik & Anthroposophie
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9798233421556
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Coyne, Patrick
Hersteller: Patrick Coyne
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 229 x 152 x 11 mm
Von/Mit: Patrick Coyne
Erscheinungsdatum: 14.10.2025
Gewicht: 0,287 kg
Artikel-ID: 134504931

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