Justin McDaniel Livres

Focusing on representations of a famous ghost and monk from the late eighteenth century to today, Justin Thomas McDaniel builds a case for interpreting modern Thai Buddhist practice through the movements of these transformative figures. He follows embodiments of the ghost and monk in a variety of genres and media, including biography, drama, ritual, art, liturgy, film, television, and the Internet. Sourcing nuns, monks, laypeople, and royalty, McDaniel shows how relations with these figures have been instrumental in crafting histories and modernities, particularly local conceptions of being "Buddhist," and the formation and transmission of such identities across different venues and technologies.

This study explores rare Siamese illuminated manuscripts, focusing on two distinct types: biological and cosmological. It delves into the intricate artistry and cultural significance of these manuscripts, highlighting their unique features and the insights they provide into Siamese history and thought. The examination of both biological and cosmological themes offers a rich understanding of the interplay between art, science, and spirituality in this historical context.

From Mulberry Leaves to Silk Scrolls looks closely at a wide variety of Asian manuscript traditions with a special focus on both their history and the ways in which scholars have employed digital technology to make their cataloguing, comparative study, and aesthetic appreciation more accessible to scholars and students.