Author: Ricard, Matthieu

The monks of Shechen monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal, are devoted to preserving the sacred dances that are central to the Tantric tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Depicing legendary stories, rituals, and sacred spiritual teachings, these dances embody the values of Buddhism. Each mask, costume, movement, and gesture is significant. In vivid full-color photographs and descriptive text, a well-known author and photographer reveals the meanings behind the dances, the monks' painstaking preparations, and the intriguing history of this colorful spiritual practice.