Pandit Ratna Kaji Vajracharya

Dr. Alexander von Rospatt will explore the ceremonies Vajracharya tantric priests in the Nepalese Buddhist tradition perform on behalf of their clients and community, paying special attention to the unique life cycle rituals of the Nepalese people. Essentially the same rituals are performed when consecrating Buddhist icons and endowing them with life, allowing us to reflect on the consecration of the Nritya Mandala Mahavihara temple 10 years ago.

Nepalese lunch to follow

The morning will begin with
Biography Reading of Priest Prajwal Ratna Vajracharya

Longtime Charya dancer and Nritya Mandala Mahavihara board member Kuon Hunt will read excerpts from the biography she is writing of Dance Mandal founder and Nritya Mandala priest Prajwal Ratna Vajracharya, entitled Hidden Treasures: The Story of a Vajracharya Boy from Kathmandu & Newar Vajrayana Buddhism.