Monks of Gangteng Gönpa chop with their swords while performing the Dri Ging Cham.
The Dri Ging Cham, or the Sword Dance, is second of the three chams in the Ging cycle revealed by Pema Lingpa. The Dri Ging Cham is composed of three main movements: firstly, slaying evil forces; secondly, chopping their carcasses; and finally, subduing and liberating the consciousness of those evil forces so they can cause no more harm to themselves or others. Pictured is the second movement
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