Mystical Dances in the Kingdom of Bhutan, Part 1: A Black Magic Dance at the Core of Bhutan’s Founding
Joseph Houseal presents a three-part exploration of the manifestations of sacred ritual dance in Bhutan.
Joseph Houseal presents a three-part exploration of the manifestations of sacred ritual dance in Bhutan.
Joseph Houseal casts a critical eye on modern interpretations and improvements of ancient dance traditions
Yangchenma Arts & Music will host a four-part live-streamed series of talks on the ancient dance traditions of Himalayan cultures in March.
BDG columnist Joseph Houseal explores the historical legacies and heritage of ritual dance traditions from the world of Buddhism and beyond
Joseph Houseal examines some fundamental characteristics of Buddhist tantric dance
Consciousness and sacred dance—an overview of our modern understanding of, and relationship with, altered states of mind
Sagi Mai brings protection and blessings, just as the beautiful herons appear on the banks of the Kamo River in Kyoto
Sustaining an ancient and sacred tantric dance lineage in Bhutan
Exploring an ancient and rarely seen Buddhist naked dance ritual in remote Bhutan
An examination of survival and continuity for endangered Buddhist dance traditions
Secret texts of cultivated practices in movement traditions
Sustaining an ancient legacy