Bobogyi: A Burmese Spiritual Figure [9786164510272]

Overview

Bobogyi: A Burmese Spiritual Figure is the first book dedicated to this Burmese nat, or guardian spirit, who features prominently in contemporary Burma (Myanmar). From an ethereal tree spirit to an established guardian at pagodas, the book examines the various trajectories of this ubiquitous figure. In the former capital of Yangon, bobogyi has been one of the main actors in the city's Buddhist landscape, beginning with the founding legend of the iconic Shwedagon Pagoda through his growing prominence since the 1990s following the city's recent urban expansion. With essays from two prominent scholars and a selection of detailed photographs that document the daily activities of worship and maintenance at bobogyi shrines, this charming book chronicles the history and modern-day relevance of bobogyi and also charts the ever-evolving nature of sacred narratives.

The book, Bobogyi: A Burmese Spiritual Figure [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9786164510272 in Hardcover by Benedicte Brac la de Perriere, Cristophe Munier-Gaillard may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.