I Sing the Body Electric
Joseph Houseal
15 March 2025
Joseph Houseal mandalic expressions of the human body in art and dance
Tantric Transformation
Joseph Houseal
15 February 2025
Joseph Houseal explores the living manifestations of Newar tantric dance preserved and practiced by Prajwal Vajracharya
Mystical Dances in the Kingdom of Bhutan, Part 3: Treasure Dances, the Long Tradition of Mystically Revealed Tercham
Joseph Houseal
14 December 2024
Joseph Houseal continues his three-part exploration of the manifestations of sacred ritual dance in Bhutan
Buddhist Nuns of Dorangthang Dance a New-Age Vision of Dakini Activity
Karen Greenspan
29 November 2024
Karen Greenspan offers insights into a contemporary manifestation of an ancient dance tradition in Bhutan
Mystical Dances in the Kingdom of Bhutan, Part 2: Cham is Deity Yoga in Action
Joseph Houseal
9 November 2024
Joseph Houseal continues his three-part exploration of the manifestations of sacred ritual dance in Bhutan
A Journey Through the Dance of Form
Joseph Houseal
12 October 2024
Joseph Houseal and Chelley Sherman will embark on a “Journey Through the Dance of Form” in a forthcoming online workshop exploring form and consciousness
Mystical Dances in the Kingdom of Bhutan, Part 1: A Black Magic Dance at the Core of Bhutan’s Founding
Joseph Houseal
14 September 2024
Joseph Houseal presents a three-part exploration of the manifestations of sacred ritual dance in Bhutan.
Tsechu in Sikkim: The Guru’s Gift
Karen Greenspan
11 July 2024
Karen Greenspan explores the spiritual heritage of tantric ritual dance at Ralang Monastery in Sikkim
The Pamo (Heroines) of Karma Drubdey Nunnery
Karen Greenspan
29 May 2024
Karen Greenspan visits Karma Drubdey Nunnery in central Bhutan, where female monastics are manifesting the rich heritage of cham ritual Buddhist dance
Buddhist Culture: Yangchenma Arts & Music to Host Four-Part Online Series on Himalayan Dance Traditions
Craig Lewis
21 February 2024
Yangchenma Arts & Music will host a four-part live-streamed series of talks on the ancient dance traditions of Himalayan cultures in March.
Writing Dance in Stone, Part One
Joseph Houseal
17 February 2024
BDG columnist Joseph Houseal explores the historical legacies and heritage of ritual dance traditions from the world of Buddhism and beyond
Stillness
Joseph Houseal
13 January 2024
Joseph Houseal explores the importance of stillness in the context of ritual and ceremonial dance