How Long to Read Civilized Shamans

How Long Does it Take to Read Civilized Shamans?

It takes the average reader 12 hours and 35 minutes to read Civilized Shamans by Geoffrey Samuel

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Samuel identifies the two main orientations of this religion as clerical (primarily monastic) and shamanic (associated with Tantric yoga). The specific form that Buddhism has taken in Tibet is rooted in the pursuit of enlightenment by a minority of the people - lamas, monks, and yogins - and the desire for shamanic services (in quest of health, long life, and prosperity) by the majority. Shamanic traditions of achieving altered states of consciousness have been incorporated into Tantric Buddhism, which aims to communicate with Tantric deities through yoga. The author contends that this incorporation forms the basis for much of the Tibetan lamas' role in their society and that their subtle scholarship reflects the many ways in which they have reconciled the shamanic and clerical orientations. This book, the first full account of Tibetan Buddhism in two decades, ranges as no other study has over several disciplines and languages, incorporating historical and anthropological discussion.

How long is Civilized Shamans?

Civilized Shamans by Geoffrey Samuel is 744 pages long, and a total of 188,976 words.

This makes it 251% the length of the average book. It also has 231% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Civilized Shamans Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 17 hours and 12 minutes to read Civilized Shamans aloud.

What Reading Level is Civilized Shamans?

Civilized Shamans is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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