Mediums, monks, and amulets
Subtitle: Thai popular Buddhism today
By: Pattana Kitiarsa
Publisher: Silkworm Books
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Chiang Mai
Language: eng
Number of pages: 170
ISBN-13: 9786162150494; 9780295992723
Subjects: Magic; Parapsykologi; Amulets (Buddhism); Amuletter; Buddhism; Religiösa aspekter; Medier (andevärlden); Customs and practices
Description: "Using a combination of focused case studies and analysis, Pattana Kitiarsa explores the nature and evolution of popular Buddhism over the past three decades by focusing on those individuals who practice, popularize, and profit from it."--P. [4] of cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-166) and index.
Table of contents: title: Ch. 1 Introduction; title: ch. 2 Beyond syncretism; title: ch. 3 Magic monks and spirit mediums; title: ch. 4 Phumphuang : a singer's spirit and lottery luck; title: ch. 5 Luang Pho Khun : a postmodern monk; title: ch. 6 The rise and fall of the Chatukham-Rammathep amulet; title: ch. 7 Mediumship in focus; title: ch. 8 Concluding remarks.