This book focuses on the theme of magic in Tibetan contexts, encompassing both premodern and modern text-cultures as well as contemporary practices. Combining the theoretical approaches of anthropology, ethnography, religious and textual studies, the volume aims to shed light on experiences, practices, and practitioners that have been frequently marginalized by the normative mainstream monastic Buddhist traditions and Western Buddhist scholarship, which focuses primarily on meditation and philosophy. The volume addresses the topic of Tibetan magic from a variety of perspectives such as phenomenology, sociology, comparative religion and ritual studies. A special focus will be paid to the intersection between magic/folk practices and Tantra, a complex, socio-religious phenomenon associated not only with the religious and political elites who sponsored it, but also with ‘marginal’ ethnic groups and social milieus, as well as with lay communities at large, who resorted to ritual agents to fulfil their worldly needs. Overall, the book offers a new understanding of the identity and role of magical specialists in both historical and contemporary contexts.

Instead of giving a detailed description we have let our critics have their say..enjoy their comments and choose for yourself..Reformation of the Nations is a radical sometimes confrontational look at the Church and what we as Christian believrs need to be doing to advance the kingdom of God in our sphere of influence. Bless you as you read through. Dr Sharon Stone - European Apostle for Christian International Ministries - United Kingdom If we want the Glory of God to cover the earth as the waters cover the seas. If we desire to see the advance of the Kingdom of God we need Reformation in our Nations. This book helps us adopt the Seven Mountain Mandate through effecting society with the right mind set and spiritual responsibility. "Reformation of the Nations" gives us biblical examples of those who have changed their world and challenges us to be world changers also. Rev.Dr.Alfred Ansong Bimpong - Tower of Faith Ministries London United Kingdom Reformation has been on Doug and Rhona Bailey's heart for years. As long as I have known them, practically it seems to be the subject we either start or end with whatever we find ourselves talking about even if the issue is about "flowers." I am not surprised they have come out with this simple, easy to read and understandable yet compelling manual. What has touched my heart since reading the script and impressed on my heart is strategies. This is because I believe strategy is a managerial instrument and especially as governmental people, ensures that we play an integral part of God's ongoing Kingdom and reformation. For us to perform our duties in the best possible manner in accordance with the will expressed by God we need to understand strategies and I enjoyed reading it in the manual. I believe this manual will bless and open the eyes of many in the Kingdom. I highly recommend it Karl-Heinz Drescher - Chayah Ministries - Germany I read through the book "Reformation of the Nations," you have done a great job I find it very detailed, one can draw deeply out of the study you made in order to describe what are the key areas wherein we need to change. First of all to see the need for a reformation to get a clear picture and view for the Kingdom of God, secondly to have the right mindset in order to see change manifested in our personal lives (family, relationships), before we can effect our environment (workplace, marketplace). We have to take a stand to get back the ground, occupy, guard and rule over it, that we lost through ignorance on the 7 mountains of society. Indeed the biblical examples that you listed are great for us as believersto see how God changed first the lives, then the environment in old testament times through staying in the word, living the word, speaking out the word of God. Our life we live must fit our confession. Just as Martin Luther said it: sola scriptura, sola gratia- The Word alone is the plumline for our lives with God . Its only grace that enables us to do the work of God's Kingdom. Thank you for being faithful in doing a work that will help the true church to advance in their understanding the necessity for Reformation. God bless you. Agnes M Archibald (Sociologist/Social Psychologist, B.Sc.; M.Sc.; M. Sc.) Republic of Trinidad & Tobago This manual is more than just a "how to do" guide. It uses the Observational Learning principles by clearly depicting well known and well loved models, who reformed their nations and advanced the Kingdom. It details their guiding principles, methods and the benefits derived. The manual makes Kingdom Advancement an attractive and achievable goal for the committed believer. I highly recommend this manual for individuals and groups whose heart's desire is to see God's kingdom come and His will be done in their spheres of influence.