Midweek Dharma

For centuries, tantric ritual dances have been an important part of the Indian Mahayana-Vajrayana tradition. They still exist in Himalayan Buddhist cultures, most notably amongst the Tibetan and Newar Buddhists. These days, such dances are still performed during important annual occasions. The most famous of these is the Hemis Tsechu —the Hemis Festival—which is held every summer at the Hemis mona...