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Khaita on street festival in Prague
Khaita on Street Festival in Prague
Presentation and Workshop
September 16, 2023
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On September 16 we enjoyed an opportunity to participate in a small Khaita show and workshop with Petra Zezulková on the festival on Uralská street in Prague.
The event was a part of the festival Zažít Město Jinak – or ‘Different City Experience’ – which celebrates different neighbourhoods of cities and their unique inhabitants and traditions, and happens every September bringing the different angles of each city to its participants. It was held by local businesses and residents of Uralská street to strengthen neighborhood relations, enjoy a nice day together with a good drink or coffee accompanied by cultural program for adults and kids.
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Khaita course in Budapest
Khaita Joyful Dances with Petra Zezulková
Budapest, August 2023
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On August 25-27, 2023 in Budapest (Hungary) passed a course on Khaita Joyful Dances with Petra Zezulková. The course was held by Hungarian DC in Tan Kapuja Buddhista Főiskola.
On the course among other dances will learnt Tashi Monlam བཀྲ་ཤིས་སྨོན་ལམ། Invocation of Fortune, one of Tashi, offering dances, which involve invocation of fortune, long life, prosperity and happiness for all beings, harmonize inner and outer elements and were recommended by Rinpoche as a practice of dedication of merits.
“…May fortune and happiness come about!
With no illness afflicting the body,
With no suffering arising in the mind,
May relatives and friends join together and live happily
And the fortune of realizing one’s desires come about!
… With a capacity shining forth like the sun and moon,
With an ocean of merit twirling abundantly,
With the length of human life flowing continuously like a river,
May the fortune of the fulfillment of all wishes come about!
… While the elements do not exist as enemies,
While the environment does not become impoverished,
May beings and nature live in peace and harmony!
And the fortune of increasing happiness come about!”– from Tashi Monlam
Thank you so much, Petra, all participants and organizers!
We will continue to repeat new dances and learn more on regular practisies in TKBF Aula on Wednesdays 19:30.
For any questions please contact Gakyil info.dzogchen@gmail.com or coordinator of the course nadiia.gnatenko@gmail.com.
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Khaita in Phendeling
Khaita with Petra Zezulková
in Phendeling
August 18-20, 2023
“It’s better to live in melody… if we dance and sing we feel more joyful and we can also relax”
Chögyal Namkhai Norbu
On August 18-20, 2023 in beautiful Phendeling took place a course on Khaita Joyful Dances with Petra Zezulková.
In program:
Friday 18. 8. 2023 start at 5PM
Invitation and familiarization in connection with singing, dancing and we will watch together the documentary about dances.
– simply Kordros / circle dances from Amdo and Golog area to getting know our capacity and dances
Next days during weekend we will focus on one of three aspects, which is a coordinaton in a space.
Saturday 19. 8. 2023
10 AM – 1PM Singing and dancing – Golog dance – Jeytrugso / Tenjung Dekyid / Pangjong Zhabdro
3PM – 5:30PM – follow up and continuation with Golog dances – Mingsing Dogdroe / Drogar Pawoi Zheydra
Sunday 20. 8. 2023
10 AM – 1PM Singing and dancing – Golog and Markham area – Jigten Tashi / Redun
3PM – 5:30PM – follow up and continuation with all dances, which we finish with dance from Barsam collection Tashi Lungpai Phukla
Information and registration: https://forms.gle/kDrHULmoGnhzi7nA7
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Dancing in Venice
Dancing in Venice
and Khaita Workshop in October 21-22
Thursday evening on July 27 on San Trovaso square in Venice we danced together with guests and residents of the place. The event happened as a part of a series of cultural events held on San Trovaso square (the full article in Il Gazettino newspaper could be found by link).
“The Khaita evening in Venice in Campo S. Trovaso was magical: a natural theatre under the sky that a group of Venetians are trying to revive according to ancient customs, with cultural events dedicated to citizens. Adriana, Monika, Petra and Marco guided an enthusiastic group of newcomers as they took their first steps under the stars.”
– The Mirror, Turning the Wheel of Khaita Joyful Dances
We are looking forward to dance together again on the Khaita workshop for beginners, that will be in Venice, October 21-22.
Presenting Khaita to Ringu Tulku Rinpoche and the Sangha
at Bodhicharya Kent's 10 Year Anniversary Celebration in the UK
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On the 5th of June, we had the honour of presenting Khaita to Ringu Tulku Rinpoche and the Sangha at Bodhicharya Kent’s 10 Year Anniversary Celebration in the UK Bodhicharya UK. Khaita was a part of the event’s opening and a surprise for Ringu Tulku Rinpoche, prepared by his students who were aware of his keen interest in Tibetan songs and dances, particularly in Khaita. In addition to the dance performance, we also watched a short documentary about the history of Khaita and presented a special edition of “Message from Tibet” – the first collection of 108 Tibetan songs by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu – to Ringu Tulku Rinpoche.
Petra Zezulkova, one of our dancers and coordinator of the event:
“I was deeply touched by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche’s opening speech. He emphasized the importance of songs and dances in preserving culture, particularly in keeping the language alive. It reminded me of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu’s words that without the language, there won’t be texts or teaching.
Ringu Tulku Rinpoche continued by recounting his childhood memories and how he fondly remembered the joy of gathering with family and friends, always singing and dancing. Ringu Tulku Rinpoche was pleased and happy that we came to perform, mentioning that he always wanted to see a live performance ever since discovering Khaita online. He conveyed his deep respect and gratitude for Chögyal Namkhai Norbu’s dedication to Tibetan songs and dances.
Personally, the entire speech deeply moved me.
I believe that because the event was filmed for the archive, it presents a beautiful opportunity for future generations to witness Chögyal Namkhai Norbu’s Khaita project as a bridge of communication and a step towards further collaboration between two sanghas.”
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Bodhicharya team, Cesare Saguato and Vanessa Matthews, for inviting us and being such gracious hosts, as well as to Julieann Natwal for the wonderful photos. We would also like to thank The London Institute of Tibetan Studies: Shang Shung UK and Lekdanling – Tibetan Cultural Centre for their organizational support, especially Julia Lawless and Jamyang Oliphant.
The event was filmed by The Meridian Trust – A Tibetan Buddhist Film Resource. Ringu Tulku Rinpoche speaks about Tibetan songs early in the recording (min 3:10 – 13:00): https://meridian-trust.org/video/342-eight-verses-1of2_pm002561a/
Lena Dumcheva for The Mirror, Turning the Wheel of Khaita Joyful Dances
