Product Description
(Trade Paper 6.25 x 9.5, 2007,Religion/Buddhism)
This unique work presents invaluable material related to the Tibetan sacred dances, which have met their doom with the destruction of monastic life in Tibet. Nebewsky-Wojkowitz, during several periods of fieldwork in the Himalayas, studied these Buddhist temple dances. He brings to their description his expert knowledge of Tibetan iconography and ritual. Of particular interest is his translation of the Tibetan texts containing detailed instructions for the performance of the dances.
Available April 10, 2010
This unique work presents invaluable material related to the Tibetan sacred dances, which have met their doom with the destruction of monastic life in Tibet. Nebewsky-Wojkowitz, during several periods of fieldwork in the Himalayas, studied these Buddhist temple dances. He brings to their description his expert knowledge of Tibetan iconography and ritual. Of particular interest is his translation of the Tibetan texts containing detailed instructions for the performance of the dances.