Protocols of Conversion: Indigenous Gods and Eminent Monks in East Asian Buddhism
This article examines the relationships between eminent monks and local gods in East Asian Buddhism, problematizing the ill-defined and much-employed concept of “protector deity of the dharma” (Skt. <i>dharmapāla</i>). By carefully examining various stories of the interactions between em...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-06-01
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| Series: | Religions |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/14/7/838 |