Prajwal Ratna Vajracharya

Prajwal Ratna Vajracharya, a 35th-generation Newar tantric priest and Charya Nritya master, discusses dance, mudrā, and movement as embodied paths to Mahāmudrā. He outlines four levels of Mahāmudrā, shows a refuge mudrā sequence, and explores communal practices that cultivate compassion. He also shares Jātaka tales and the role of ritual magic in Newar Buddhism.

Explore the rich history of Newar Buddhism with Prajwal Vajracharya, a tantric priest and master of Charya Nritya. Discover the suppression, secret lineages, and distinctive rituals of Newar Buddhism. Learn about the 10 Paramita system, sacred sounds, alphasyllabary, mudras, mantras, mala prayer beads, and deity artwork. Unravel the complexities of this ancient Buddhist tradition in the Kathmandu Valley.

Prajwal Ratna Vajracharya, a tantric priest in a centuries old Buddhist family lineage, shares the secrets and spiritual teachings of the Charya Nritya dance tradition. Topics include the lineage's secrecy, family dynamics, meditative training process, importance of Buddhas and animals, and stages of enlightenment in the Newari Buddhist tradition.