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Hungry Ghosts Of Asia

Patrick Coyne

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English
Patrick Coyne
14 October 2025
Across Asia, stories of restless spirits have shaped cultures, guided morality, and influenced daily life for centuries. Hungry Ghosts of Asia explores the haunting world of these insatiable spirits, revealing how they reflect human desire, ethical responsibility, and the enduring connection between the living and the dead.

From China's Ghost Festival to Japan's Obon, Vietnam's Tháng Cô Hồn, Thailand's merit-making ceremonies, and Korea's ancestral rites, Patrick Coyne delves into historical records, temple chronicles, and eyewitness accounts to uncover the rituals, beliefs, and moral lessons that Hungry Ghost folklore imparts.

This book provides an in-depth exploration of regional variations, protective rituals, and the ethical implications of encounters with these spirits. Readers will discover the role of Hungry Ghosts in shaping social conduct, teaching morality, and preserving cultural traditions across centuries.

Hungry Ghosts of Asia is more than a study of spirits; it is a journey through the moral and cultural fabric of Asia, revealing timeless lessons about responsibility, empathy, and the unseen forces that connect humanity to the spiritual world.
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Imprint:   Patrick Coyne
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 6mm
Weight:   132g
ISBN:   9798232293383
Pages:   106
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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