Wugong Sutra
A 24-minute field survey looks at the Wugong sutra, a folk belief used in rural northwestern Yunnan for healing and protection.
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A 24-minute field survey looks at the Wugong sutra, a folk belief used in rural northwestern Yunnan for healing and protection.
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Northwestern Yunnan's rural communities engage with the "Wugong sutra," also known as "Transfer to the Sky." This prophecy, linked to the Tiangongshan Zhigong and the Wugong Bodhisattvas, has deep roots in local beliefs since the Five Dynasties Northern Song Dynasty. The sutra is often used by secret social organizations and has been banned by imperial courts. It focuses on practical effects in treating illness and providing protection for the community. The documentary surveys these folk beliefs and practices.
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