Malleable Māra

Malleable MāraAnalyzes the breadth of representations of the mythic figure of Mra in Buddhism to reveal how closely tied such narratives are to the social and historical concerns of Buddhist communities. 2019 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title This is the first book to examine the development of the figure of Mra, who appears across Buddhist traditions as a personification of death and desire. Portrayed as a combination of god and demon, Mra serves as a key

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