Taming the Wind of Desire: Psychology, Medicine, and Aesthetics in Malay Shamanistic Performance (Comparative Studies of Health Systems and Medical Care)
$33.95
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Book Synopsis: Charged with restoring harmony and relieving pain, the Malay shaman places his patients in trance and encourages them to express their talents, drives, personality traits―the “Inner Winds” of Malay medical lore―in a kind of performance. These healing ceremonies, formerly viewed by Western anthropologists as exotic curiosities, actually reveal complex multicultural origins and a unique indigenous medical tradition whose psychological content is remarkably relevant to contemporary Western concerns.
Accepted as apprentice to a Malay shaman, Carol Laderman learned and recorded every aspect of the healing seance and found it comparable in many ways to the traditional dramas of Southeast Asia and of other cultures such as ancient Greece, Japan, and India. The Malay seance is a total performance, complete with audience, stage, props, plot, music, and dance. The players include the patient along with the shaman and his troupe. At the center of the drama are pivotal relationships―among people, between humans and spirits, and within the self. The best of the Malay shamans are superb poets, dramatists, and performers as well as effective healers of body and soul.
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Intrigued by the mysteries of the Malay shamanistic performance? Look no further, as we present to you "Taming the Wind of Desire: Psychology, Medicine, and Aesthetics in Malay Shamanistic Performance". This captivating book takes you on a journey into the depths of a unique indigenous medical tradition that has played a significant role in restoring harmony and relieving pain.
Uncover the secrets of the Malay shaman as they guide their patients into a transformative trance, encouraging them to express their talents, drives, and personality traits. These "Inner Winds" have deep psychological roots, making this ancient medical lore incredibly relevant to contemporary Western concerns.
Author Carol Laderman delves into her firsthand experience as an apprentice to a Malay shaman, capturing every aspect of the healing seance. She draws fascinating parallels between this traditional Malay drama and the captivating performances of Southeast Asia, ancient Greece, Japan, and India. This book invites you to embark on a journey that explores the interconnectedness of people, spirits, and the self.
Prepare to be enthralled by the total performance that is the Malay shamanistic seance. Complete with a captivating stage, mesmerizing music, enchanting dance, and an eager audience, this healing ceremony is not to be missed. Marvel at the extraordinary poetic, dramatic, and performing abilities of the Malay shamans, who masterfully blend body and soul healing.
Don't miss this opportunity to discover the hidden world of the Malay shamanistic performance. Embrace the captivating realm of psychology, medicine, and aesthetics as you dive into "Taming the Wind of Desire". Uncover the multicultural origins and ancient traditions that have shaped this unique indigenous medical practice, and gain a deeper understanding of the beauty and power that lies within the human mind and spirit.
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