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Tables of Contents for Lord of the Dance
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
List of Tables
ix
List of Illustrations
xiii
Foreword
xvii
Matthew T. Kapstein
Preface
xxi
Sources and Methodology
xxv
Abbreviation Key
xxxiii
Part I Orientations
Introduction
3
6
The Gods
9
22
Deity Yoga
31
4
The Sworn Protectors
35
14
History: The Lord of the Dance Rituals
49
6
Tibetan Religious Dance
55
8
The Officiants
63
6
Part II The Days
The Days
69
4
Day Zero: Exorcism
73
14
Day One: Site, Preparation, and Drawing the Mandala
87
26
Days Two to Four: Making the Ritual Objects
113
22
Day Five: Arranging the Ornaments
135
6
Days Six to Twelve: The Practice
141
22
The Public Days
163
2
Day Thirteen: Dance Rehearsal
165
10
Day Fourteen: Empowerment
175
10
Day Fifteen: Masked Dance
185
52
Day Sixteen: Burnt Offering, Releasing the Borders, Erasing the Sand
237
14
Day Seventeen: Invitation to the River
251
8
Part III In Conclusion
Epilogue
259
6
Outline of Lord of the Dance/Union of the Blissful Text
265
4
Outline of Playful Ocean Text
269
6
Outline of Followers Text
275
2
Notes
277
56
Bibliography
333
22
Index
355