Title
Tibetan Sacred Dance: A Journey into the Religious and Folk Traditions,Used
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The first book to explore the significance and symbolism of the sacred and secular ritual dances of Tibetan Buddhism. Lavishly illustrated with color and rare historic photographs depicting the dances, costumes, and masks. Looks at both sacred (cham) and folk (achi lhamo) forms and their role in the development, practice, and culture of Tibetan Buddhism.From the time Buddhism entered the mythical land of the snows, Tibetans have expressed their spiritual devotion and celebrated their culture with dance. Only since the diaspora of the Tibetan people have outsiders witnessed these performances, and when they do, no one explains why these dances exist and what they really mean. Ellen Pearlman, who studied with Lobsang Samten, the ritual dance master of the Dalai Lama's Namgyal monastery in India, set out to discover the meaning behind these practices. She found the story of the indigenous shamanistic Bon religion being superseded by Buddhisma story full of dangerous and illicit liaisons, brilliant visions, secret teachings, betrayals, and unrevealed yogic practices.Pearlman examines the four lineages that developed sacred chamthe secret ritual dances of Tibet's Buddhist monksand achi lhamo storytelling folk dance and opera. She describes the mental and physical process of preparing for these dances, the meaning of the iconography of the costumes and masks, the spectrum of accompanying music, and the actual dance steps as recorded in a choreography book dating back to the Fifth Dalai Lama in 1647. Beautiful color photographs from the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts and Pearlman's own images of touring monastic troupes complement the rare historic blackandwhite photos from the collections of Sir Charles Bell, chief of the British Mission in Tibet during the life of the Thirteenth Dalai Lama.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Tibetan Sacred Dance' by Ellen Pearlman? A: The book explores the significance and symbolism of sacred and secular ritual dances within Tibetan Buddhism, examining both sacred cham dances and folk achi lhamo forms.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Tibetan Sacred Dance'? A: The author is Ellen Pearlman, who studied ritual dance with Lobsang Samten, a master from the Dalai Lama's Namgyal monastery.
- Q: What type of illustrations can I expect in the book? A: The book is lavishly illustrated with color images and rare historical photographs that depict the dances, costumes, and masks associated with Tibetan rituals.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to Tibetan Buddhism? A: Yes, the book provides an accessible introduction to the topic, making it suitable for readers unfamiliar with Tibetan Buddhism and its dance traditions.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: How many pages does 'Tibetan Sacred Dance' have? A: The book contains 200 pages.
- Q: When was 'Tibetan Sacred Dance' published? A: The book was published on November 30, 2002.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include the cultural significance of dance in Tibetan Buddhism, the mental and physical preparation for performances, and the historical evolution of these dance forms.
- Q: Does the book include information on the music associated with Tibetan dances? A: Yes, the book describes the spectrum of accompanying music related to the dances.
- Q: What binding type is 'Tibetan Sacred Dance'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.