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David Geary
Bio: David Geary is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Pilgrim & Pilgrimage. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 1 publications receiving 13 citations.
Topics: Pilgrim, Pilgrimage, Gautama Buddha, Buddhism
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TL;DR: This paper examined how the material and corporeal aspects of Buddhist ritual contribute to the distinctive religious sense of place that reinforce the memory of the Buddha's life and the historical ties to the Indian subcontinent.
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01 Jan 2013
TL;DR: The Coptic cathedral, for instance, with its blend of old and new is remarkable for its atmosphere of almost tangible prayerfulness, Icons and plasma screens, Coptic tradition and English language, encourage a sense of fellowship amongst the people who worship there as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: There are all sorts of reasons why some places are considered particularly sacred – most obviously their beauty and aesthetic appeal. Feeling comfortable and ‘at home’ in a sacred place is important for building up a faith community. The Coptic cathedral, for instance, with its blend of old and new is remarkable for its atmosphere of almost tangible prayerfulness. Icons and plasma screens, Coptic tradition and English language, encourage a sense of fellowship amongst the people who worship there.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present a list of abbreviations for the following: Orientations, relics and the establishment of the Buddhist sasana in Sri Lanka, Paradigms of presence, and the presence of the Buddha Epilogue Bibliography Index.
Abstract: Acknowledgments List of abbreviations 1. Orientations 2. Buddhist relic veneration in India 3. Relics and the establishment of the Buddhist sasana in Sri Lanka 4. Paradigms of presence 5. Ritual and the presence of the Buddha Epilogue Bibliography Index.
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05 Jan 2017
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TL;DR: The authors examines the complexities of cultural-heritage management in Vietnam and the various tensions that arise within initiatives promoting "authentic" versions of cultural practice, and investigates local perceptions concerning the commodification of the Cham New Year (Rija Nâgar) at temple-tower complexes, and explores the implications of sacred religious holidays that are organized as festival (lễ hội) events.
Abstract: Abstract This study examines the complexities of cultural-heritage management in Vietnam and the various tensions that arise within initiatives promoting “authentic” versions of cultural practice. In particular, this research investigates local perceptions concerning the commodification of the Cham New Year (Rija Nâgar) at temple-tower complexes, and explores the implications of sacred religious holidays (ngày lễ) that are organized as festival (lễ hội) events. Arranged by local Vietnamese officials, the implementation of these events for tourists contradicts important Cham worldviews, leading to negative perceptions of tourism among community members, and fears that such practices pose irrevocable damage for Cham spirituality and the future of their ancestral heritage. This research underscores the importance of community involvement with respect to decision making in cultural-heritage management, and that heritage tourism in Vietnam, and Southeast Asia more generally, may be dramatically improved with guidance from indigenous voices and local spiritual leaders.
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