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openmind
who: Monks of the Dip Tse Chok Ling Monastery
what: Sacred Ceremonies: Ritual Music of Tibetan Buddhism
when: 000-00-1989
where: Fortuna Records 17074-2
sound like: Ethnic
and on: Oct-25-2003
resulting in: 06 tracks
which makes: 85,9 MB
using lame at: 192 kB
and some more:
In 1989, producer David Parsons and his wife, Kay, made
three trips to Dharamsala, to record the ritual music
of the Dip Tse Chok Ling Monastery.
the project
Lying in the shadows of the magnificent Himalayas, the
village of Dharamsala is at the heart of Tibetan
Buddhism. In this modest village where the first great
rock wall of the Himalayas rises up from the plains of
India, the Dalai Lama lives in exile among numerous
followers. From the center of town, a rugged pathway
leads to the Dip Tse Chok Ling Monastery School, home
to over forty monks and students who have dedicated
their lives to spiritual growth and contemplation.
Sarcred Ceremonies: Ritual Music of Tibetan Buddhism
crosses the threshold of this sanctuary to explore the
vibrant sounds of the monks' ancient musical
meditations with clarity and sensitivity. Digitally
recorded on location by David Parsons, these
performances of six traditional rituals resonate with a
wide variety of tone colors and techniques mastered
through the ancient art of multiphonic chanting. This
powerful sound is believed to emanate only from those
who have attained a wisdom that transcends the self.
Each vocalist produces a chord encompassing two or
three tones through the intricate manipulation of
overtones. Breathing plays an integral part in the
creation of this remarkable sound; even the gya ling
(Tibetan oboe) players use circular breathing to
produce continuous tones from their instruments. The
musical meditations are enhanced by rousing blasts of
the dung chen, a pair of twelve foot long metal
trumpets. Dramatic beats from bass drums and stirring
splashes from large cymbals add to the sonic intensity
of these exhilarating rituals.
the artists
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 reûestablished in Dharamsala, India,
by Lama Tashi, who still resides at the monastery.
While he has retired from leadership of the monastery,
the organization still follows the traditional system
of education, focusing on Buddhist philosophy, logic,
and dialect, balanced with the practice of Tibetan
language, art, and ceremonial music.
- http://www.blacksun.com/releases/17074.htm -
more about the monks:
- http://www.blacksun.com/biographies/diptsechok.htm -
track list:
│ 01 The Offerings For General Protectors (Sarkam)
│ 02 A Prayer Of Kala Rupa
│ 03 The Praises For Guyashamaya (Sangva Duva)
│ 04 The Prayers Of Forgiveness (Sosol)
│ 05 A Traditional Composition For Gya Ling And Dung Chen
│ 06 Dedications In Verses (Monlam)/Guru Puja (Lama
│ Chophey Tsok)
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