Rituals of Tibetan Buddhism

The Diamond Path, Tibet's Vajrayana Buddhism, is notable for rituals that fully express the power of its inner spiritual practice. This album presents one such ritual, the exceptional Yamantaka Trochu rite of Khampagar Monastery. Khampagar is celebrated for the power and beauty of its chanting and ritual orchestra. Performed by Lama Kaygyu Tsatul Rinpoche, (director) Rigdrol (umze), Yetop, Ngawang Zimba, Damcho, Choyung Nyima, Rinchen Nyingpo, Sherab, Dakpa, Lodue Rinchen, Lekshed, Thekchok, Chopal, Thamchok, Sangye Nyima, Ngawang Chodok, Jamyang, Zabe, Drimey Kunga, and Phuntsog

Diamond Path, Yamantaka Trochu rite of Khampagar Monastery, Recorded at Khampager Monastery, Kangra Valley, by David Lewiston, Shanachie Entertainment Corp., CD, 64:21minutes, $18.50