Cleaning and Healing: An Examination of the Ritual of Willow Twigs and Clean Water
<i>Yangzhi jingshui</i> 楊枝淨水 (willow twigs and clean water) are part of one of the most popular rituals used in Chinese Buddhist practices. In order to preserve dental health and eliminate bad odors, the Vinaya texts specify rules on chewing willow twigs as a form of tooth brushing in on...
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MDPI AG
2025-03-01
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/16/4/432 |