Magic and Ritual in Tibet: The Cult of Tara (1973) by Stephan Beyer is a seminal, in-depth academic study of Tibetan Buddhist ritual, specifically focusing on the worship of the goddess Tara. Based on first-hand research with Tibetan refugees in India, the book documents how, in the Tibetan worldview, "religion" (meditation/devotion) and "magic" (ritual manipulation) are not opposing forces but complementary methods to achieve spiritual and worldly goals. Magic and Ritual in Tibet is considered a comprehensive, foundational text for understanding the practical, ritualistic side of Tibetan Buddhism.