Charming the Image of the Buddha: A Brief Look at the Relationship Between Birthdays and the Amulet Collecting Tradition in Thailand
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-osu12614224162021-08-03T05:58:05Z Charming the Image of the Buddha: A Brief Look at the Relationship Between Birthdays and the Amulet Collecting Tradition in Thailand Tran, Jade D. Art History Thailand amulets Buddhism birthday Amulet collecting is an acknowledged phenomenon in contemporary Thai culture.The objects function as relics of Buddhist personages, as well as talismans, worn topromote health and good fortune. Because the marketplace is so vast, this studyexamines two particular types of amulets that recognize birthdays: so-called “birthdayBuddha” amulets, that connect the wearer’s own birthday to specific days of the weekassociated with events in the Buddha Sakyamuni’s life; and commemorative medallionsthat honor a specific birthday of a Thai monk or king. Though both of these amulet typesrelate to birthdays, each functions differently for the wearer. While birthday Buddhaamulets facilitate an intimate connection between the life of the Buddha Sakyamuni andthe individual practitioner, the commemorative portrait type represents a shift fromBuddhist image veneration to more material collecting concerns. This study constitutes acontribution to a more thorough investigation of the amulet tradition, particularly as thecollectors’ community continues to expand. 2010-01-15 English text The Ohio State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1261422416 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1261422416 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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Charming the Image of the Buddha: A Brief Look at the Relationship Between Birthdays and the Amulet Collecting Tradition in Thailand |
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