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The Sacred Art of Charya Nritya

Meet the teacher preserving the dance-based practice of Newar Buddhism

By Mindy Newman

Dec 23, 2021

Dakini Dances

See how the nuns of Dongyu Gatsal Ling in northern India are reclaiming a legacy

By Karen Greenspan

Oct 25, 2021

The Bhutanese Dance Legacy of Pema Lingpa─Still Thriving after 500 Years

On the 500th anniversary of the Great Treasure Revealer’s passing, Bhutan hosts a year-long celebration, complete with the sacred dances he taught.

By Karen Greenspan

Jun 14, 2021

The Kung Fu Nuns Dance a Powerful Ritual

The fearless Drukpa nuns are breaking glass ceilings again—this time with ritual performance. Here’s how to watch.

By Karen Greenspan

Apr 27, 2021

Trike DailyPersonal Reflections

Becoming the Dakini

On her journey to healing, a writer embraces a dance of the sacred feminine.

By Sanjna N. Singh

Apr 06, 2021

Trike DailyMeditation & Practice

Dancing Tara through COVID-19

A practitioner finds empowerment in performing the sacred dance of a Buddhist deity online.

By Karen Greenspan

Jun 11, 2020

Buddha Buzz Weekly: Japan’s Breakdancing Monk Duo

Two Buddhist monks in Kyoto mix dharma and dance, FPMT hires investigators to look into sexual misconduct allegations, and an Iranian monk is arrested at the Indian border. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.

By Karen Jensen

Jan 04, 2020

MagazineArts & Culture

A Martial Arts Ballet

Shaolin monks kick, flip, and dance in a performance both timeless and contemporary.

By Emma Varvaloucas, Choreographed by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui

Spring 2019

Trike DailyHistory & Philosophy

The Moving Mandala: Inside Bhutan’s Sacred Dance Festivals

At the annual events, monks perform cham, choreographed rituals that serve as enlightening visualizations and honor the influential guru who danced them.

By Karen Greenspan

Nov 02, 2018

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dance

Trike Daily Arts & Culture

The Sacred Art of Charya Nritya

Trike Daily Arts & Culture

Dakini Dances

Trike Daily Arts & Culture

The Bhutanese Dance Legacy of Pema Lingpa─Still Thriving after 500 Years

Trike DailyArts & Culture

The Kung Fu Nuns Dance a Powerful Ritual

Trike DailyPersonal Reflections

Becoming the Dakini

Trike DailyMeditation & Practice

Dancing Tara through COVID-19

Trike Daily

Buddha Buzz Weekly: Japan’s Breakdancing Monk Duo

MagazineArts & Culture

A Martial Arts Ballet

Trike DailyHistory & Philosophy

The Moving Mandala: Inside Bhutan’s Sacred Dance Festivals