Rituals of the Drukpa Kagyu
3 videos • 2,196 views • by Promienie Kosmiczne Tibetan Buddhism - The Ritual Orchestra and Chants Monks from Khampagar Monastery [1973] Music plays an integral role in Tantric Buddhism, seen as a means to transform the whole stream of being into illumined awareness. The basic musical concepts and the teachings of Tantric Buddhism originally came to Tibet from India beginning in the eighth century. Chanting, such as that heard on this recording, is recognized as a powerful medium for inward transformation, since it is a dynamic form of meditation. Here we have extracts from music for three rituals were played in 1973 by the magnificent ensemble of shawms, trumpets and percussion of Khampagar Monastery. The recording opens with an invocation to Padmasambhava, who brought Buddhism to Tibet from India. Then follow two rites associated with Mahakala, who removes impediments to enlightenment. Tracks: 1. Padmasambhava Tsechu Sadhana - Invocation 2. Mahakala Sadhana - Dag-kye 3. Mahakala Sadhana - Dun-kye Musicians: Monks from Khampagar Monastery, Tashi Jong Community, Himachal Pradesh, India, performing Rituals of the Drukpa Kagyu Order. Recorded: 26 May 1973 at Khampagar Monastery by David Lewiston