Mystical Dances in the Kingdom of Bhutan, Part 3: Treasure Dances, the Long Tradition of Mystically Revealed Tercham
Joseph Houseal continues his three-part exploration of the manifestations of sacred ritual dance in Bhutan
Joseph Houseal continues his three-part exploration of the manifestations of sacred ritual dance in Bhutan
Reflecting on the Bodhisattva ideal to liberate all beings, Sarah C. Beasley points us toward the ongoing suffering caused by racial bias and some of the ways art can help move us beyond it
Joseph Houseal continues his three-part exploration of the manifestations of sacred ritual dance in Bhutan
Joseph Houseal and Chelley Sherman will embark on a “Journey Through the Dance of Form” in a forthcoming online workshop exploring form and consciousness
Joseph Houseal casts a critical eye on modern interpretations and improvements of ancient dance traditions
Celebrated one month earlier than in Japan, the Obon festival commemorates the deceased and the bodhisattva Jizo’s compassion
Joseph Houseal explores the Buddhism-inspired creative expressions of avant-garde dancer Virpi Pahkinen.
Our loving-kindness practitioner teaches us that our greatest service can sometimes come by stepping outside of a situation while offering sincere care to those inside
Joseph Houseal continues his exploration of anti-war activism and peace advocacy in art and performance.
Karen Greenspan visits Karma Drubdey Nunnery in central Bhutan, where female monastics are manifesting the rich heritage of cham ritual Buddhist dance
Joseph Houseal explores anti-war activism and ritual suicide as a performative expression of nonviolence and compassion
The DJ had performed for Buddhists in Seoul just last month without a problem, showing the different attitudes toward monastics and monastic clothes in the two countries