Buddhist Rituals of Death and Rebirth
Buddhist Rituals of Death and Rebirth

Author: Rita Langer

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2007-08-07

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1134158734

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Drawing on early Vedic sutras and Pali texts as well as archaeological and epigraphical material, this book provides a thorough analysis of the rituals and social customs surrounding death in the Theravada tradition of Sri Lanka.

Jyotish
Jyotish

Author: Andrew Mason

Publisher: Singing Dragon

Published: 2017-05-18

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 085701160X

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An authoritative primer to Jyotish, or Vedic Astrology, this book draws on the author's extensive study of the tradition. Andrew Mason explains in detail the practical applications of Jyotish, introduces the planets, signs and houses, as well as the many rich and highly entertaining mythologies of the system with an explanation of how to interpret them. He also covers Vedic Astrology's sister science, Ayurveda, and describes how they interact to provide insight into celestial timing, sustained health and general wellbeing. With sample charts that show the applications throughout, the book provides a complete an accessible resource on Jyotish for students of Indian astrology and Ayurveda practitioners. It will also be of interest to anyone with a passion for astrology.

Encyclopedia of Vampire Mythology
Encyclopedia of Vampire Mythology

Author: Theresa Bane

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2017-02-10

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 0786455810

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From the earliest days of oral history to the present, the vampire myth persists among mankind's deeply-rooted fears. This encyclopedia, with entries ranging from "Abchanchu" to "Zmeus," includes nearly 600 different species of historical and mythological vampires, fully described and detailed.

South Asian Folklore
South Asian Folklore

Author: Peter J. Claus

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 754

ISBN-13: 9780415939195

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First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The Buddha in Sri Lanka
The Buddha in Sri Lanka

Author: Gananath Obeyesekere

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2017-08-07

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1351592254

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This book examines culture, religion and polity in the context of Buddhism. Gananath Obeyesekere, one of the foremost analytical voices from South Asia develops Freud’s notion of ‘dream work’, the ‘work of culture’ and ideas of no-self (anatta) to understand Buddhism in contemporary Sri Lanka. This work offers a restorative interpretation of Buddhist myths in contrast to the perspective involving deconstruction. The book deals with a range of themes connected with Buddhism, including oral traditions and stories, the religious pantheon, philosophy, emotions, reform movements, questions of identity and culture, and issues of modernity. This fascinating volume will greatly interest students, teachers and researchers of religion and philosophy, especially Buddhism, ethics, cultural studies, social and cultural anthropology, Sri Lanka and modern South Asian history.