Making the Invisible Real, Practices of Seeing in Tibetan Pilgrimage
Practices of Seeing in Tibetan Pilgrimage
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Catherine Hartmann's "Making the Invisible Real" delves into the transformative power of Tibetan pilgrimage to holy mountains.
The book explores how pilgrims strive to perceive these mountains not merely as physical entities, but as divine mandalas.
Hartmann examines various literary genres, from foundational narratives to personal diaries, to illustrate how the pilgrimage tradition actively shapes perception.
She highlights the interplay between ordinary and extraordinary vision, demonstrating how seemingly fantastical religious worldviews are actively constructed and maintained.
The book offers a nuanced understanding of the practices and beliefs that underpin this unique religious experience.
The book explores how pilgrims strive to perceive these mountains not merely as physical entities, but as divine mandalas.
Hartmann examines various literary genres, from foundational narratives to personal diaries, to illustrate how the pilgrimage tradition actively shapes perception.
She highlights the interplay between ordinary and extraordinary vision, demonstrating how seemingly fantastical religious worldviews are actively constructed and maintained.
The book offers a nuanced understanding of the practices and beliefs that underpin this unique religious experience.
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Catherine Hartmann, "Making the Invisible Real: Practice of Seeing in Tibetan Pilgrimage" (Oxford UP, 2025)
