Tashi Lhunpo Monks: From the Roof of the World

Tibet – the Land of Snows: home to Buddhist lamas whose ancient rituals have fascinated people for centuries.

Eight Tibetan monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery present From the Roof of the World; chant, mantras, music and dance that opens a magical window onto a world of reincarnation and mysticism, which has inspired audiences in theatres and festivals since they were first seen in Europe a hundred years ago.

From the mesmerising chant of Buddhist texts to swirling costumed masked dances accompanied by ancient Tantric musical instruments - horns made from human leg bones, skull-drums, cymbals, bells and the great dungchen (long horns) - the monks evoke the atmosphere of sacred Tibet: an experience of an ancient, endangered culture.