Review by Bob Hudson of "Wonders of Mebegon Village" (Ashin Kunsal Kassapa (trans).

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"...This account in English of a contemporary wizzar cult has been translated from Burmese and edited by a Spanish-born Buddhist monk. It is a sometimes loosely-linked compilation, comprising hagiographies of three wizzars, a biography of the medium through whom they speak, testimonials from devotees and a glossary. Its value is increased by the amount of detail provided: lists of participants in ceremonies, the prayers recited, the quantities of ingredients and offerings, the timing of rituals..."

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Bob Hudson

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SOAS BULLETIN OF BURMA RESEARCH 5 2007

Date of Publication: 

2008-04-00

Date of entry: 

2010-10-01

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English

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