Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT College of Informationhttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/partners/UNTCOI/browse/?start=20&display=grid2024-01-22T14:19:59-06:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT College of InformationDescription of appeasement rituals for spirits and ghosts2024-01-22T14:19:59-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243663/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243663/"><img alt="Description of appeasement rituals for spirits and ghosts" title="Description of appeasement rituals for spirits and ghosts" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243663/small/"/></a></p><p>Mr. Tshering describes how to appease spirits and ghosts with wine, water, and smoke. He uses the count of the rosary to determine remedies for sickness. During the process, he recites the Buddha mantra. Time-aligned translation into English.</p>Description of appeasement rituals for spirits and ghosts2024-01-22T14:19:59-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243664/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243664/"><img alt="Description of appeasement rituals for spirits and ghosts" title="Description of appeasement rituals for spirits and ghosts" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243664/small/"/></a></p><p>Mr. Tshering describes how to appease spirits and ghosts with wine, water, and smoke. He uses the count of the rosary to determine remedies for sickness. During the process, he recites the Buddha mantra.</p>Description of Mamo Zomsa prediction2024-01-22T14:19:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243661/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243661/"><img alt="Description of Mamo Zomsa prediction" title="Description of Mamo Zomsa prediction" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243661/small/"/></a></p><p>Mr. Tshering describes the practice Mamo Zomsa (gathering all ghosts) which uses astrology and a rosary to determine the cause of a sickness. The rosary indicates the astrological predictions with different numbers: 3 for sickness caused by the union of Mamo and his family, or 5 for those caused by the Mamo family and servants.</p>Description of Mamo Zomsa prediction2024-01-22T14:19:35-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243658/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243658/"><img alt="Description of Mamo Zomsa prediction" title="Description of Mamo Zomsa prediction" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243658/small/"/></a></p><p>Mr. Tshering describes the practice Mamo Zomsa (gathering all ghosts) which uses astrology and a rosary to determine the cause of a sickness. The rosary indicates the astrological predictions with different numbers: 3 for sickness caused by the union of Mamo and his family, or 5 for those caused by the Mamo family and servants. Time-aligned translation into English.</p>Description of Mamo Zomsa prediction2024-01-22T14:19:35-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243659/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243659/"><img alt="Description of Mamo Zomsa prediction" title="Description of Mamo Zomsa prediction" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243659/small/"/></a></p><p>Mr. Tshering describes the practice Mamo Zomsa (gathering all ghosts) which uses astrology and a rosary to determine the cause of a sickness. The rosary indicates the astrological predictions with different numbers: 3 for sickness caused by the union of Mamo and his family, or 5 for those caused by the Mamo family and servants. Time-aligned translation into English.</p>Description of Mamo Zomsa prediction2024-01-22T14:19:35-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243660/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243660/"><img alt="Description of Mamo Zomsa prediction" title="Description of Mamo Zomsa prediction" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243660/small/"/></a></p><p>Mr. Tshering describes the practice Mamo Zomsa (gathering all ghosts) which uses astrology and a rosary to determine the cause of a sickness. The rosary indicates the astrological predictions with different numbers: 3 for sickness caused by the union of Mamo and his family, or 5 for those caused by the Mamo family and servants.</p>Description of fever and body ache causes and remedies2024-01-22T14:19:26-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243657/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243657/"><img alt="Description of fever and body ache causes and remedies" title="Description of fever and body ache causes and remedies" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243657/small/"/></a></p><p>Mr. Tshering describes how he performs divination using the rosary to locate where a person has lost their soul, and who has taken the soul. The count of every rosary indicates different directions, people, things, and events that may cause heavy fever and body ache. Mr. Tshering is originally from Rolam village, and stayed in Thragom village after his second marriage.</p>Description of fever and body ache causes and remedies2024-01-22T14:19:25-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243654/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243654/"><img alt="Description of fever and body ache causes and remedies" title="Description of fever and body ache causes and remedies" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243654/small/"/></a></p><p>Mr. Tshering describes how he performs divination using the rosary to locate where a person has lost their soul, and who has taken the soul. The count of every rosary indicates different directions, people, things, and events that may cause heavy fever and body ache. Mr. Tshering is originally from Rolam village, and stayed in Thragom village after his second marriage. Time-aligned translation into English.</p>Description of fever and body ache causes and remedies2024-01-22T14:19:25-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243655/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243655/"><img alt="Description of fever and body ache causes and remedies" title="Description of fever and body ache causes and remedies" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243655/small/"/></a></p><p>Mr. Tshering describes how he performs divination using the rosary to locate where a person has lost their soul, and who has taken the soul. The count of every rosary indicates different directions, people, things, and events that may cause heavy fever and body ache. Mr. Tshering is originally from Rolam village, and stayed in Thragom village after his second marriage. Time-aligned translation into English.</p>Description of fever and body ache causes and remedies2024-01-22T14:19:25-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243656/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243656/"><img alt="Description of fever and body ache causes and remedies" title="Description of fever and body ache causes and remedies" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243656/small/"/></a></p><p>Mr. Tshering describes how he performs divination using the rosary to locate where a person has lost their soul, and who has taken the soul. The count of every rosary indicates different directions, people, things, and events that may cause heavy fever and body ache. Mr. Tshering is originally from Rolam village, and stayed in Thragom village after his second marriage.</p>Description of stomach pain causes and remedies2024-01-22T14:19:11-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243653/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243653/"><img alt="Description of stomach pain causes and remedies" title="Description of stomach pain causes and remedies" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243653/small/"/></a></p><p>Mr. Tshering describes how to cure stomach pain caused by malicious spirits. He uses astrological methods to determine if the patient needs modern medical services or needs to appease the spirits to address the pain. Mr. Tshering is originally from Rolam village, and stayed in Thragom village after his second marriage. This recording was made in the evening after the day's work.</p>Description of stomach pain causes and remedies2024-01-22T14:19:05-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243650/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243650/"><img alt="Description of stomach pain causes and remedies" title="Description of stomach pain causes and remedies" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243650/small/"/></a></p><p>Mr. Tshering describes how to cure stomach pain caused by malicious spirits. He uses astrological methods to determine if the patient needs modern medical services or needs to appease the spirits to address the pain. Mr. Tshering is originally from Rolam village, and stayed in Thragom village after his second marriage. This recording was made in the evening after the day's work. Time-aligned translation into English.</p>Description of stomach pain causes and remedies2024-01-22T14:19:05-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243651/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243651/"><img alt="Description of stomach pain causes and remedies" title="Description of stomach pain causes and remedies" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243651/small/"/></a></p><p>Mr. Tshering describes how to cure stomach pain caused by malicious spirits. He uses astrological methods to determine if the patient needs modern medical services or needs to appease the spirits to address the pain. Mr. Tshering is originally from Rolam village, and stayed in Thragom village after his second marriage. This recording was made in the evening after the day's work. Time-aligned translation into English.</p>Description of stomach pain causes and remedies2024-01-22T14:19:05-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243652/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243652/"><img alt="Description of stomach pain causes and remedies" title="Description of stomach pain causes and remedies" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243652/small/"/></a></p><p>Mr. Tshering describes how to cure stomach pain caused by malicious spirits. He uses astrological methods to determine if the patient needs modern medical services or needs to appease the spirits to address the pain. Mr. Tshering is originally from Rolam village, and stayed in Thragom village after his second marriage. This recording was made in the evening after the day's work.</p>Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 122024-01-22T14:19:04-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243649/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243649/"><img alt="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 12" title="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 12" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243649/small/"/></a></p><p>'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he describes how the mythical king of Ling, originally from Lhasa, got married to Shäcang Dema of the Ling.</p>Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 22024-01-22T14:18:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243648/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243648/"><img alt="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 2" title="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 2" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243648/small/"/></a></p><p>'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he explains to the audience the lyrics: "if you don’t know who I am, join the monkhood, ask the serpent king, ask the thunder and lightening." He describes that, with each stanza, the dancers will wave their sword to show the might of the mythical king of Tibet.</p>Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 22024-01-22T14:18:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243647/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243647/"><img alt="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 2" title="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 2" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243647/small/"/></a></p><p>'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he explains to the audience the lyrics: "if you don’t know who I am, join the monkhood, ask the serpent king, ask the thunder and lightening." He describes that, with each stanza, the dancers will wave their sword to show the might of the mythical king of Tibet.</p>Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 122024-01-22T14:18:20-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243646/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243646/"><img alt="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 12" title="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 12" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243646/small/"/></a></p><p>'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he describes how the mythical king of Ling, originally from Lhasa, got married to Shäcang Dema of the Ling.</p>Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 32024-01-22T14:18:13-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243645/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243645/"><img alt="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 3" title="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 3" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243645/small/"/></a></p><p>'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he is invoking the deities and asking them to be his guidance.</p>Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 32024-01-22T14:18:00-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243644/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243644/"><img alt="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 3" title="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 3" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243644/small/"/></a></p><p>'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he is invoking the deities and asking them to be his guidance.</p>Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 102024-01-22T14:17:59-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243643/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243643/"><img alt="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 10" title="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 10" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243643/small/"/></a></p><p>'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, the dancers praise the assembly of the monk at the monastery for their service and the serpent world for granting jewels.</p>Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 102024-01-22T14:17:58-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243642/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243642/"><img alt="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 10" title="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 10" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243642/small/"/></a></p><p>'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, the dancers praise the assembly of the monk at the monastery for their service and the serpent world for granting jewels.</p>Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 62024-01-22T14:17:40-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243641/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243641/"><img alt="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 6" title="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 6" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243641/small/"/></a></p><p>'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he is introducing the mythical king Khesar Gyelpo to the demonic king of Hör. He also asking the guardian king of Tshona to join.</p>Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 72024-01-22T14:17:15-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243639/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243639/"><img alt="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 7" title="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 7" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243639/small/"/></a></p><p>'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, the seventh stage of the dance ritual, each dancer is introduced to the audience as the son of a warrior, Gämo, Lhamo (protector deity of Tibet and Bhutan), Sangda Rabgay of Lingkhar, and their journey toward the eastern direction towards Hör.</p>Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 62024-01-22T14:17:15-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243640/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243640/"><img alt="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 6" title="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 6" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243640/small/"/></a></p><p>'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he is introducing the mythical king Khesar Gyelpo to the demonic king of Hör. He also asking the guardian king of Tshona to join.</p>Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 72024-01-22T14:17:03-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243638/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243638/"><img alt="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 7" title="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 7" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243638/small/"/></a></p><p>'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, the seventh stage of the dance ritual, each dancer is introduced to the audience as the son of a warrior, Gämo, Lhamo (protector deity of Tibet and Bhutan), Sangda Rabgay of Lingkhar, and their journey toward the eastern direction towards Hör.</p>Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 12024-01-22T14:17:01-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243637/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243637/"><img alt="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 1" title="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 1" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243637/small/"/></a></p><p>'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he performs the first stanza of naked dance which describes the origin of Arpo.</p>Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 12024-01-22T14:16:52-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243636/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243636/"><img alt="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 1" title="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 1" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243636/small/"/></a></p><p>'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he performs the first stanza of naked dance which describes the origin of Arpo.</p>Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 92024-01-22T14:16:44-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243635/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243635/"><img alt="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 9" title="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 9" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243635/small/"/></a></p><p>'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he describes the warriors, male and female, who accompanied king Gäser Gyelpo. This recording was done in the early hours of the day during a light rainfall.</p>Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 92024-01-22T14:16:39-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243634/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243634/"><img alt="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 9" title="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 9" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243634/small/"/></a></p><p>'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he describes the warriors, male and female, who accompanied king Gäser Gyelpo. This recording was done in the early hours of the day during a light rainfall.</p>Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 42024-01-22T14:16:30-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243633/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243633/"><img alt="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 4" title="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 4" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243633/small/"/></a></p><p>'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he is asking the divine being to fulfill his wishes: "May I have the best of everything?"</p>Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 42024-01-22T14:16:18-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243632/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243632/"><img alt="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 4" title="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 4" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243632/small/"/></a></p><p>'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he is asking the divine being to fulfill his wishes: "May I have the best of everything?"</p>Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 52024-01-22T14:16:14-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243631/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243631/"><img alt="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 5" title="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 5" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243631/small/"/></a></p><p>'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he is asking the divine being again to fulfill his wishes: "May I have the best of everything?" The stanza is repeated before and after the sword dance.</p>Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 52024-01-22T14:16:11-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243630/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243630/"><img alt="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 5" title="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 5" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243630/small/"/></a></p><p>'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he is asking the divine being again to fulfill his wishes: "May I have the best of everything?" The stanza is repeated before and after the sword dance.</p>Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 112024-01-22T14:16:06-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243629/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243629/"><img alt="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 11" title="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 11" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243629/small/"/></a></p><p>'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he is sings about the mythical king Ling, known as Gäser Gyelpo. Ling is travelling eastward to Hör, a mythical demonic kingdom.</p>Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 112024-01-22T14:15:44-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243628/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243628/"><img alt="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 11" title="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 11" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243628/small/"/></a></p><p>'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he is sings about the mythical king Ling, known as Gäser Gyelpo. Ling is travelling eastward to Hör, a mythical demonic kingdom.</p>Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 82024-01-22T14:15:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243627/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243627/"><img alt="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 8" title="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 8" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243627/small/"/></a></p><p>'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he is concluding the dance with praise to the father, mother, son, and daughter, as well as the feast, the auspicious day, and to the people gathered for the dance ritual.</p>Description of Tshong Tshongma appeasement rituals2024-01-22T14:15:20-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243626/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243626/"><img alt="Description of Tshong Tshongma appeasement rituals" title="Description of Tshong Tshongma appeasement rituals" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243626/small/"/></a></p><p>Mr. Karma Wangdi describes the Bon ritual ceremonies used to appease Tshong Tshongma, the most sacred mountain in Eastern Bhutan. It is accessible only for four months per year due to local customs and myths. At over 4000m, Tshong Tshongma is a very important deity, especially to the people in its vicinity. They appease Tshong Tshongma before making offerings to the other local deities by raising three flags, burning three units of incense, and offering wine. When someone is seriously ill near Tshong Tshongma, they may offer an ox.</p>Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 82024-01-22T14:15:11-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243625/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243625/"><img alt="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 8" title="Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 8" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243625/small/"/></a></p><p>'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he is concluding the dance with praise to the father, mother, son, and daughter, as well as the feast, the auspicious day, and to the people gathered for the dance ritual.</p>Description of Tshong Tshongma appeasement rituals2024-01-22T14:15:05-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243622/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243622/"><img alt="Description of Tshong Tshongma appeasement rituals" title="Description of Tshong Tshongma appeasement rituals" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243622/small/"/></a></p><p>Mr. Karma Wangdi describes the Bon ritual ceremonies used to appease Tshong Tshongma, the most sacred mountain in Eastern Bhutan. It is accessible only for four months per year due to local customs and myths. At over 4000m, Tshong Tshongma is a very important deity, especially to the people in its vicinity. They appease Tshong Tshongma before making offerings to the other local deities by raising three flags, burning three units of incense, and offering wine. When someone is seriously ill near Tshong Tshongma, they may offer an ox. Time-aligned translation into English.</p>Description of Tshong Tshongma appeasement rituals2024-01-22T14:15:05-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243623/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243623/"><img alt="Description of Tshong Tshongma appeasement rituals" title="Description of Tshong Tshongma appeasement rituals" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243623/small/"/></a></p><p>Mr. Karma Wangdi describes the Bon ritual ceremonies used to appease Tshong Tshongma, the most sacred mountain in Eastern Bhutan. It is accessible only for four months per year due to local customs and myths. At over 4000m, Tshong Tshongma is a very important deity, especially to the people in its vicinity. They appease Tshong Tshongma before making offerings to the other local deities by raising three flags, burning three units of incense, and offering wine. When someone is seriously ill near Tshong Tshongma, they may offer an ox. Time-aligned translation into English.</p>Description of Tshong Tshongma appeasement rituals2024-01-22T14:15:05-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243624/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243624/"><img alt="Description of Tshong Tshongma appeasement rituals" title="Description of Tshong Tshongma appeasement rituals" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243624/small/"/></a></p><p>Mr. Karma Wangdi describes the Bon ritual ceremonies used to appease Tshong Tshongma, the most sacred mountain in Eastern Bhutan. It is accessible only for four months per year due to local customs and myths. At over 4000m, Tshong Tshongma is a very important deity, especially to the people in its vicinity. They appease Tshong Tshongma before making offerings to the other local deities by raising three flags, burning three units of incense, and offering wine. When someone is seriously ill near Tshong Tshongma, they may offer an ox.</p>Conversation and demonstration of Nêpo appeasement rituals2024-01-22T14:15:00-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243621/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243621/"><img alt="Conversation and demonstration of Nêpo appeasement rituals" title="Conversation and demonstration of Nêpo appeasement rituals" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243621/small/"/></a></p><p>After a casual conversation, Mr. Karma Wangdi demonstrates the Bon ritual ceremonies used to appease Nêpo, a local ghost or spirit who steals the life force of humans. He appeases Nêpo, asking him to divert life's obstacles.</p>Conversation and demonstration of Nêpo appeasement rituals2024-01-22T14:14:53-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243617/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243617/"><img alt="Conversation and demonstration of Nêpo appeasement rituals" title="Conversation and demonstration of Nêpo appeasement rituals" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243617/small/"/></a></p><p>After a casual conversation, Mr. Karma Wangdi demonstrates the Bon ritual ceremonies used to appease Nêpo, a local ghost or spirit who steals the life force of humans. He appeases Nêpo, asking him to divert life's obstacles. Partial time-aligned transcription and translation into English.</p>Demonstration of Nêpo appeasement rituals2024-01-22T14:14:53-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243618/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243618/"><img alt="Demonstration of Nêpo appeasement rituals" title="Demonstration of Nêpo appeasement rituals" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243618/small/"/></a></p><p>Mr. Karma Wangdi demonstrates the Bon ritual ceremonies used to appease Nêpo, a local ghost or spirit who steals the life force of humans. The name Nêpo is Dakpa for 'guest'. He can be appeased by raising prayer flags using mugwort and offering wine. Also present were Gajay and Wangdi's grandchildren.</p>Conversation and demonstration of Nêpo appeasement rituals2024-01-22T14:14:53-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243619/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243619/"><img alt="Conversation and demonstration of Nêpo appeasement rituals" title="Conversation and demonstration of Nêpo appeasement rituals" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243619/small/"/></a></p><p>After a casual conversation, Mr. Karma Wangdi demonstrates the Bon ritual ceremonies used to appease Nêpo, a local ghost or spirit who steals the life force of humans. He appeases Nêpo, asking him to divert life's obstacles. Time-aligned translation into English.</p>Conversation and demonstration of Nêpo appeasement rituals2024-01-22T14:14:53-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243620/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243620/"><img alt="Conversation and demonstration of Nêpo appeasement rituals" title="Conversation and demonstration of Nêpo appeasement rituals" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243620/small/"/></a></p><p>After a casual conversation, Mr. Karma Wangdi demonstrates the Bon ritual ceremonies used to appease Nêpo, a local ghost or spirit who steals the life force of humans. He appeases Nêpo, asking him to divert life's obstacles.</p>Demonstration of Nêpo appeasement rituals2024-01-22T14:14:47-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243614/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243614/"><img alt="Demonstration of Nêpo appeasement rituals" title="Demonstration of Nêpo appeasement rituals" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243614/small/"/></a></p><p>Mr. Karma Wangdi demonstrates the Bon ritual ceremonies used to appease Nêpo, a local ghost or spirit who steals the life force of humans. The name Nêpo is Dakpa for 'guest'. He can be appeased by raising prayer flags using mugwort and offering wine. Also present were Gajay and Wangdi's grandchildren. Partial time-aligned transcription and translation into English.</p>Demonstration of Nêpo appeasement rituals2024-01-22T14:14:47-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243615/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243615/"><img alt="Demonstration of Nêpo appeasement rituals" title="Demonstration of Nêpo appeasement rituals" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243615/small/"/></a></p><p>Mr. Karma Wangdi demonstrates the Bon ritual ceremonies used to appease Nêpo, a local ghost or spirit who steals the life force of humans. The name Nêpo is Dakpa for 'guest'. He can be appeased by raising prayer flags using mugwort and offering wine. Also present were Gajay and Wangdi's grandchildren. Time-aligned translation into English.</p>Demonstration of Nêpo appeasement rituals2024-01-22T14:14:47-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243616/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243616/"><img alt="Demonstration of Nêpo appeasement rituals" title="Demonstration of Nêpo appeasement rituals" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2243616/small/"/></a></p><p>Mr. Karma Wangdi demonstrates the Bon ritual ceremonies used to appease Nêpo, a local ghost or spirit who steals the life force of humans. The name Nêpo is Dakpa for 'guest'. He can be appeased by raising prayer flags using mugwort and offering wine. Also present were Gajay and Wangdi's grandchildren.</p>