Sacred Ceremonies: Ritual Music of Tibetan Buddhism, Vols. 1-3 [Box set]

About the Artist
The Dip Tse Chok Ling Monastery was founded in 18th century Tibet by the Venerable Yongzin Yeshi Gyaltsen, tutor to the eighth Dalai Lama. The lineage of the monastery continued until 1959, when Tibet suffered the devastating Lhasa uprising. Together with over 3,000 other practicing monasteries, Dip Tse Chok Ling was razed to the ground. Fortunately, its inmates managed to salvage many religious artifacts and documents, and escape with them to Nepal. In 1976, the Dip Tse Chok Ling Monastery was reestablished in Dharamsala, India, by Lama Tashi, and construction began in 1984 on the present day monastery. Lama Tashi lived the remainder of his life there, rebuilding and reestablishing the old way of life. Since his passing in 1992, a stupa (memorial) has been built next to the temple. Today, the monastery continues to house numerous monks and students.

Product Description
We are pleased to present in a 3 CD boxed set edition, Sacred Ceremonies: Ritual Music of Tibetan Buddhism.

The Sacred Ceremonies series began in 1989, by recording artist David Parsons, when he traveled to Dharamsala, India to experience the mystical sounds of Tibetan ritual music. He was received by the Dip Tse Chok Ling Monastery School and given permission to incorporate his DAT recordings of their rituals into his 1990 album of original music, Yatra (18072-2). In return for the monks' kindness, Parsons decided to release selected Dip Tse Chok Ling ceremonial performances in their original state. The results were first released in 1990 on Sacred Ceremonies: Ritual Music of Tibetan Buddhism (17074-2). Portions of this first volume were used by directors Oliver Stone in his film Heaven & Earth and Bernardo Bertolucci in Little Buddha.

When Parsons returned to Dharamsala in 1990 as part of a documentary film crew, he found that the Dip Tse Chok Ling monks had been practicing for another album. He was amazed at the difference between the two recording sessions. "The first time, they didn't understand why anyone would want to listen to what they did," Parsons recalls. "I also had to explain a lot about the recording techniques, and we had to keep rearranging the instruments to get a nice stereo image. It took three months to get the right recording. This time, the monks didn't need to be told anything. They set up completely by themselves. I just went down there, turned on the DAT and recorded Sacred Ceremonies 2 (17079-2) in a couple of hours."

In their third album, Sacred Ceremonies 3 (13132-2), the monks of Dip Tse Chok Ling selected prayers to honor the memory of Lama Tashi Gyaltsen, founder of the present day monastery, and the Dalai Lama, in celebration of his 60th birthday. They also honor and dedicate this volume to all Tibetan people.

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Sacred Ceremonies: Ritual Music of Tibetan Buddhism, Vols. 1-3 (Boxed Set) Monks of the Dip Tse Chok Ling Monastery Manufacturer: Celestial Harmonies ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Tibet | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tibetan Tantric Choir Relative Sound of the Ultimate Tibetan Master Chants ASIN: B00026WV36 Release Date: 2004-01-01

Tracks:

1. The Offerings for General Protectors (Sarkam)
2. A Prayer of Kala Rupa
3. The Praises for Guyashamaya (Sangva Duva)
4. The Prayers of Forgiveness (Sosol)
5. A Traditional Composition for Gya Ling and Dung Chen
6. Dedications in Verses (Monlam) / Guru Puja (Lama Chophey Tsok)

Tracks:

1. Sounds of the Conch Shell For Remembering Death
2. Invocation of Deities Through Ritual Instruments (Gya Ling & Dung Chen)
3. The Auspicious Verses of Guru Puja
4. Hymns and Music For Inviting Deities and Dharma Protectors
5. The Vase Initiation of Yamantaka
6. The Great Empowerment of Bandruya, King of the Universe
7. Kang Ling (An Instrument Made From A Human Thigh Bone)
8. Emanations of Buddha
9. Auspicious Sounds of Instruments in Nine Repetitions
10. Dissolving the Visualization of the Field of Merit

Tracks:

1. Ten Tha (Lile Clouds)
2. Dham-Chen Choegyal (Kala-Rupa)
3. Netan Chudur's (16 Arahat Prayers)
4. Parchen Tru's

Product Description

We are pleased to present in a 3 CD boxed set edition, Sacred Ceremonies: Ritual Music of Tibetan Buddhism. The Sacred Ceremonies series began in 1989, by recording artist David Parsons, when he traveled to Dharamsala, India to experience the mystical sounds of Tibetan ritual music. He was received by the Dip Tse Chok Ling Monastery School and given permission to incorporate his DAT recordings of their rituals into his 1990 album of original music, Yatra (18072-2). In return for the monks' kindness, Parsons decided to release selected Dip Tse Chok Ling ceremonial performances in their original state. The results were first released in 1990 on Sacred Ceremonies: Ritual Music of Tibetan Buddhism (17074-2). Portions of this first volume were used by directors Oliver Stone in his film Heaven & Earth and Bernardo Bertolucci in Little Buddha. When Parsons returned to Dharamsala in 1990 as part of a documentary film crew, he found that the Dip Tse Chok Ling monks had been practicing for another album. He was amazed at the difference between the two recording sessions. "The first time, they didn't understand why anyone would want to listen to what they did," Parsons recalls. "I also had to explain a lot about the recording techniques, and we had to keep rearranging the instruments to get a nice stereo image. It took three months to get the right recording. This time, the monks didn't need to be told anything. They set up completely by themselves. I just went down there, turned on the DAT and recorded Sacred Ceremonies 2 (17079-2) in a couple of hours." In their third album, Sacred Ceremonies 3 (13132-2), the monks of Dip Tse Chok Ling selected prayers to honor the memory of Lama Tashi Gyaltsen, founder of the present day monastery, and the Dalai Lama, in celebration of his 60th birthday. They also honor and dedicate this volume to all Tibetan people.

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