How to Protect One’s Home in Medieval China? A Study of the <i>Fóshuō ānzhái shénzhòu jīng</i> 佛說安宅神呪經

The protection of one’s home and ensuring the safety of one’s family have been deep-rooted concerns throughout time and in all cultures. <i>Ānzhái</i> 安宅 (“pacifying one’s residence”) rituals can be traced to ancient China and are still practiced in contemporary China. In this study, we...

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Main Authors: Gang Yang, Christoph Anderl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/14/3/368