1. Scripture, Relic, Talisman, Spell

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents ix
3. Illustrations xi
4. Preface: The Body Incantatory xiii
5. Thanks xxv
6. Abbreviations xxix
7. Introduction: Dhāranīs and the Study of Buddhist Spells 1
8. 1. Scripture, Relic, Talisman, Spell 29
9. 2. Amulets of the Incantation of Wish Fulfillment 59
10. 3. Dust, Shadow, and the Incantation of Glory 141
11. 4. Mystic Store and Wizards’ Basket 197
12. Coda: Material Incantations and the Study of Medieval Chinese Buddhism 227
13. Appendix 1. Suiqiu Amulets Discovered in China 233
14. Appendix 2. Stein No. 4690: Four Spells 239
15. Notes 241
16. Glossary 303
17. Sources 315
18. Index 347