The Sacred Art of Charya Nritya
Meet the teacher preserving the dance-based practice of Newar Buddhism
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Dakini Dances
See how the nuns of Dongyu Gatsal Ling in northern India are reclaiming a legacy
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.
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.
Becoming the Dakini
On her journey to healing, a writer embraces a dance of the sacred feminine.
Dancing Tara through COVID-19
A practitioner finds empowerment in performing the sacred dance of a Buddhist deity online.
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…
A Martial Arts Ballet
Shaolin monks kick, flip, and dance in a performance both timeless and contemporary.
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.
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