Ritual and Space: The Therapeutic Function of the Recitations of the Hexi Baojuan
In the region where the Precious Scrolls of Hexi (<i>Hexi Baojuan</i>) are recited, people often use the Precious Scrolls (<i>Baojuan</i>) as a tool to pray for peace and happiness, to prevent plagues and calamities, and to heal ailments. By creating a sacred healing field, t...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-08-01
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| Series: | Religions |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/14/8/1025 |
| Summary: | In the region where the Precious Scrolls of Hexi (<i>Hexi Baojuan</i>) are recited, people often use the Precious Scrolls (<i>Baojuan</i>) as a tool to pray for peace and happiness, to prevent plagues and calamities, and to heal ailments. By creating a sacred healing field, the rituals of Hexi Baojuan materialize, symbolize, and sanctify the space to expel disasters and cure illnesses. Through the mechanism of imagination and symbolism, its functions of averting disasters and curing diseases become apparent. |
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| ISSN: | 2077-1444 |