Wandering the Diviner’s Path: A Self-Experiment in Taiwanese Divination Practices

This paper explores the author’s experiences with divination practices and master-disciple relationships in Taiwan. The author discusses his interactions with various masters and Daoist priests and the debates and conversations that ensued. He also reflects on the positive and negative aspects of th...

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Auteur principal: Bikir, Radu (Auteur)
Type de support: Électronique Article
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: Brill 2023
Dans: International journal of divination and prognostication
Année: 2023, Volume: 4, Numéro: 2, Pages: 142-166
Sujets non-standardisés:B Yijing
B master-disciple relationship
B Divination
B fengshui
B Esotericism
B Taiwan
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Résumé:This paper explores the author’s experiences with divination practices and master-disciple relationships in Taiwan. The author discusses his interactions with various masters and Daoist priests and the debates and conversations that ensued. He also reflects on the positive and negative aspects of the master-disciple relationship, the importance of not being engulfed in such relationships, and the scientific and personal challenges he faced as he immersed himself in his object of study. Additionally, the paper provides insights into contemporary practices of divination in Taiwan and China, including the use of social media platforms for these practices. Overall, the study provides a unique perspective on the intersection of spirituality, divinatory culture, and technology in modern-day Taiwan, as perceived by both the subjective self and the observing eye of the scientist.
ISSN:2589-9201
Contient:Enthalten in: International journal of divination and prognostication
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1163/25899201-12340032