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Features of Trance Mediumship in Tibetan Buddhism and Spiritulaism |
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Meilleur, Martha Maxine (撰)
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| Date | 2018 |
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| Pages | 66 |
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| Publisher | Harvard University |
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https://www.harvard.edu/
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| Location | Cambridge, MA, US [劍橋, 麻薩諸塞州, 美國] |
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| Content type | 博碩士論文=Thesis and Dissertation |
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| Language | 英文=English |
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| Degree | master |
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| Institution | Harvard University |
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| Department | Religion |
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| Advisor | Shoemaker, Steven P. |
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| Publication year | 2018 |
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| Keyword | Spiritualism; Tibetan Buddhism; trance; mediumship |
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| Abstract | The term "trance" comes from the Latin transitus (a passage) implying a passage from one state to another and it has been widely researched in fields as diverse as neuroscience, anthropology, psychology, and religion. Given the fact that trance is a well-studied, worldwide phenomenon and several religions, including Spiritualism and Tibetan Buddhism, incorporate it in their practice, what, if any, commonalities exist in its use across different religions. This study attempted to answer this question by examining the use of trance in Tibetan Buddhism and Spiritualism seeking to find any overlap. To do so, several sub-components of trance (i.e. methodology, philosophy, and purpose) were identified and examined. This paper theorized that the trance methodologies employed in both traditions would show similarities. It was also hypothesized that the philosophical framework of each tradition and varying purposes of trance would not demonstrate notable similarities. The evidence uncovered in this study did support these hypotheses and by revealing unexpected findings, themes, and deficiencies added to the body of literature on trance as well as Tibetan Buddhism and Spiritualism. These included the sacredness, veneration, and power that Tibetan Buddhism gives its oracles and the possible detrimental effects of advocacy and bias among the researchers studied. |
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| Table of contents | Dedication iv
Acknowledgements v
I. The Background and its Problem 1
Background of the Problem 1
Research Problem 2
Research Question 2
Hypothesis 3
An Overview of Tibetan Buddhism and Spiritualism 4
Tibetan Buddhism 4
Spiritualism 6
Significance of the Study 7
II. Literature Review 9
Introduction 9
Review of Trance Studies within Tibetan Buddhism 10
Review of Trance Studies within Spiritualism 11
Research Gap 14
III. Evidence 17
Introduction 17
Evidence 17
Methodology of Trance 18
Philosophy of Trance 22
Purpose of Trance 27
IV. Analysis and Discussion 31
Introduction 31
Unexpected Findings 32
Themes 33
Deficiencies 36
V. Summary, Conclusion, and Recommendations 40
Summary 40
Summary of the Study 40
Summary of the Findings 41
Conclusion 47
Limitations of the Study 47
Implications and Relevance of the Study 48
Recommendations for Future Research 49
Endnotes 51
Bibliography 56
Appendix 1: List of Terms 63
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| Created date | 2021.12.11 |
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