Spirit-Mediums, Sacred Mountains and Related Bon Textual Traditions in Upper Tibet: Calling Down the Gods

by John Vincent Bellezza

This book uniquely provides first-hand insights into the spirit-mediums of Upper Tibet, the men and women who channel the gods. John Vincent Bellezza here for the first time presents the conclusions of his extensive research in the region itself, shedding light on the historical context, the tradition, characteristics, ceremonies, and paraphernalia of the phenomenon.
With extensive interviews with spirit-mediums, including interpretive material...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004143882
• ISBN13: 9789004143883
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 582 Pages
• Weight: 2.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.6" x 9.6"