Near the radiant blue waters of Lake Baikal, in the lands where Mongolia, Siberia, and China meet, live the Buryats, an indigenous people little known to the Western world. After seventy years of religious persecution by the Soviet government, they can now pursue their traditional spiritual practices, a unique blend of Tibetan Buddhism and shamanism. There are two distinct shamanic paths in the Buryat tradition: Black shamanism, which draws power from the earth, and White shamanism, which draws power from the sky. In the Buryat Aga region, Black and White shamans conduct rituals together, for…mehr
Near the radiant blue waters of Lake Baikal, in the lands where Mongolia, Siberia, and China meet, live the Buryats, an indigenous people little known to the Western world. After seventy years of religious persecution by the Soviet government, they can now pursue their traditional spiritual practices, a unique blend of Tibetan Buddhism and shamanism. There are two distinct shamanic paths in the Buryat tradition: Black shamanism, which draws power from the earth, and White shamanism, which draws power from the sky. In the Buryat Aga region, Black and White shamans conduct rituals together, for the Buryats believe that they are the children of the Swan Mother, descendants of heaven who can unite both sides in harmony. Providing an intimate account of one of the Buryats' most important shamanic rituals, this book documents a complete Shanar, the ceremony in which a new shaman first contacts his ancestral spirits and receives his power.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Virlana Tkacz, the recipient of two Fulbright Fellowships, is director of the Yara Arts Group in New York. Since 1996 she has worked with Buryat artists to create theater pieces based on Buryat stories, poetry, and songs.
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Foreword by Itzhak Beery Foreword by Dashinima Dugarov Introduction by Virlana Tkacz PART I THE PREPARATION Bayir Rinchinov My beautiful homeland Great Mother Earth Great Father Sky Listen to me, hear me well. The Sacred Grounds On a good day At a good time Mountain trees were pulled out with their roots. Mountain trees were cut at the root. Each leaf was made golden. Each branch was silvered. The Ritual Objects The beautiful instrument that I hold Was crafted, made by The heavenly white smith. The Cleansing I ask for White cleansing waters strong as a storm For this Golden Shanar. The Offering It is a great offering. I give breath to it and silver it With white mother's milk I chant and give breath to it. Part II CALLING THE SPIRITS The Ongon Spirits Great ancestors of my family tree Descend and thunder Volodya's Shanar Great, uh . . . ancestors . . . of my family tree. Listen to me . . . hear me well. (Volodya: What comes next?) August 20, 2000 The Fading Light of a Golden Afternoon August 21, 2000 The Fog Rolls In August 22, 2000 A Cold Wind Blows Breakthrough Bringing up the Dust Giving Thanks Blessings and happiness have descended! Descended! Joy and happiness have descended! Descended! May the children live beautifully forever. The ritual is complete! The ritual is complete! Thanks Glossary Credits Suggested Readings About the Authors
Foreword by Itzhak Beery Foreword by Dashinima Dugarov Introduction by Virlana Tkacz PART I THE PREPARATION Bayir Rinchinov My beautiful homeland Great Mother Earth Great Father Sky Listen to me, hear me well. The Sacred Grounds On a good day At a good time Mountain trees were pulled out with their roots. Mountain trees were cut at the root. Each leaf was made golden. Each branch was silvered. The Ritual Objects The beautiful instrument that I hold Was crafted, made by The heavenly white smith. The Cleansing I ask for White cleansing waters strong as a storm For this Golden Shanar. The Offering It is a great offering. I give breath to it and silver it With white mother's milk I chant and give breath to it. Part II CALLING THE SPIRITS The Ongon Spirits Great ancestors of my family tree Descend and thunder Volodya's Shanar Great, uh . . . ancestors . . . of my family tree. Listen to me . . . hear me well. (Volodya: What comes next?) August 20, 2000 The Fading Light of a Golden Afternoon August 21, 2000 The Fog Rolls In August 22, 2000 A Cold Wind Blows Breakthrough Bringing up the Dust Giving Thanks Blessings and happiness have descended! Descended! Joy and happiness have descended! Descended! May the children live beautifully forever. The ritual is complete! The ritual is complete! Thanks Glossary Credits Suggested Readings About the Authors
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