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Scapegoat Effigy ([[glud]])
#REDIRECT:[[Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling monastery]]
*A ritual substitute or "scapegoat" is constructed in the form of a dough or clay effigy resembling the subject in order to deflect life-threatening afflictions from the subject. Such rituals are applied in the context of the ritual deception of death, and are considered to be an aspect of skilful means. [[GD]] (from the Glossary to [[Tibetan Elemental Divination Paintings]])
 
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