The Spirits Are Drunk: Comparative Approaches to Chinese Religion

SUNY series in Chinese Philosophy and Culture

by Jordan D. Paper

This is a comparative treatment of the religious beliefs and practices of Chinese traditional culture.

336 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jordan Paper covers the complex notions of Shaman versus Trance-medium-ship, with superb storytelling skills. He also looks at the intersection of what he calls 'zero' meditation praxis from a cross-cultural point of view, which is potent and well informed by his own experiences. This is an excellent book for thinking about Chinese religion in practice.

[Lauren Gilmore Hautamaki · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good historical view of shamans. little dry at parts.