Chapters in this book

1. Front Matter i
2. Contents vii
3. Tables ix
4. Photographs xi
5. Illustrations xiii
6. Map xv
7. Foreword xvii
8. Preface xxi
9. Sources and Methodology xxv
10. Abbreviation Key xxxiii
11. Orientations
12. Introduction 3
13. The Gods 9
14. Deity Yoga 31
15. The Sworn Protectors 35
16. History: The Lord of the Dance Rituals 49
17. Tibetan Religious Dance 55
18. The Officiants 63
19. The Days
20. The Days 69
21. Day Zero: Exorcism 73
22. Day One: Site, Preparation, Drawing the Maṇḍala 87
23. Days Two to Four: Making the Ritual Objects 113
24. Day Five: Arranging the Ornaments 135
25. Days Six to Twelve: The Practice 141
26. The Public Days 163
27. Day Thirteen: Dance Rehearsal 165
28. Day Fourteen: Empowerment 175
29. Day Fifteen: Masked Dance 185
30. Day Sixteen: Burnt Offering, Releasing the Borders, Erasing the Sand 237
31. Day Seventeen: Invitation to the River 251
32. In Conclusion
33. Epilogue 259
34. Outline of Lord of the Dance Union of the Blissful Text 265
35. Outline of Playful Ocean Text 269
36. Outline of Followers Text 275
37. Notes 277
38. Bibliography 333
39. Index 355