An Early Tibetan Ritual: rkyal 'bud
An Early Tibetan Ritual: rkyal 'bud
Soundings in Tibetan Civilization: Proceedings of the 1982 Seminar of the International Association for Tibetan Studies Held at Columbia University
Format:
Conference Paper
Publication Date:
198500/1985
Publisher:
Manohar Publications
Place of Publication:
New Dehli
Pages:
257-268
Sources ID:
123084
Visibility:
Public (group default)
Abstract:
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The article outlines the procedure of an early Tibetan ritual which used a kyelbü (small bag or pouch). Because Buddhism prohibits animal and human sacrifice, the kyelbü becomes the object of exorcism and sacrifice rituals. (Mark Premo-Hopkins 2004-03-21)
Publisher URL:
http://www.manoharbooks.com
Format:
Print media (print or manuscript, including PDFs)
Frequency of Publication:
Irregular
Subjects:
Rituals and Ceremonies
Ritual
Religious History
International Association of Tibetan Studies