Performance: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Performance means something in Buddhism, Pali, the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: Rigpa Shedra: WikiPerformance (or Drama) as one of the “Five Major Sciences” (Tibetan: rig gnas chen po lnga) forms part of the “Ten Sciences” (Tibetan: rig gnas bcu), or fields of knowledge. The term “craftsmanship” is known in Sanskrit as Nāṭaka and in Tibetan as zlos gar.
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
India history and geography
Source: Singhi Jain Series: Ratnaprabha-suri’s Kuvalayamala-katha (history)Performance (of Dramas) in ancient India was part of celebrations during the “grand festival” (Mahotsava) of the coronation of a crown prince (yuvarāja-abhiṣeka), as depicted in the Kathās (narrative poems) such as Uddyotanasūri in his 8th-century Kuvalayamālā (a Prakrit Campū, similar to Kāvya poetry).—Page 199: Here is described yuvarāja-abhiṣeka-mahotsava when the city of Ayodhyā put on gala appearance by means of beautifying streets, [...] making offerings on the cross roads, beginning dramatic performances, hoisting of the lion banners, installing canopies, cloth pieces were being torn in proper pieces pālī for being wrapped round the post, pendants like the Kaṭisūtra ornaments were hung from the ceilings of doorways and walls of the houses, the great jewels were being taken out and put on show in the treasury [...]”.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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Starts with: Performance tantra.
Full-text (+2119): Anushthana, Prayoga, Kriya, Ninayana, Siddhasadhana, Karmayoga, Yajana, Abhinaya, Saukarya, Carya, Acarana, Kiriya, Anukarsha, Vihiti, Kamyakarma, Ganadiksha, Apratipatti, Japajapya, Hastakriya, Avakriya.
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Search found 458 books and stories containing Performance, Performances; (plurals include: Performances, Performanceses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Puppetry in Assam (by Gitali Saikia)
Characteristics of Folk drama < [Chapter 1]
Chapter 5: Comparative Study Of Indian Puppet And Assam’s Puppet
Puppetry as a Folk Drama < [Chapter 2]
Gati in Theory and Practice (by Dr. Sujatha Mohan)
Practice of dance forms in temples < [Chapter 4 - Practice of Gati]
Technical terms seen in Uparūpakas < [Chapter 3 - Application of gati in Dṛśya-kāvyas]
Research Methodology < [Introduction]
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Vernacular Architecture and Folk Performing Arts < [Chapter 9]
Architecture (e): The Courtyard (Chotal) < [Chapter 3]
Folklore and Vernacular Architecture of Assam: A Scrutiny < [Chapter 9]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 5.97 < [Section IX - Other forms of Impurity]
Verse 11.7 < [Section II - The Brāhmaṇa’s Responsibilities and Privileges regarding Sacrificial Performances]
Verse 3.28 < [Section IV - The Eight Forms of Marriage]
Archives of Social Sciences of Religions
Matthew Martin, Tantra, Ritual Performance, and Politics in Nepal and Kerala. Embodying the Goddess-clan < [Volume 196 (2021)]
Baudoin Dupret, Thomas Pierret, Paulo G. Pinto, Kathryn Spellman-Poots (eds.), Ethnographies of Islam: Ritual Performances and Everyday Practices, < [Volume 168 (2014)]
Ethics and Finance in Islam: Isabelle Chapellière's Insights < [Volume 152 (2010)]
The Interplay of Oral and Written Traditions in Chinese Popular Literature < [Volume 73 (2012)]
Review of Indisches Theater: Contemporary Research on Indian Theatre < [Volume 72 (2011)]
Fairy lore in South Asia's mountains and Garhwali hymn 'Daughter of the Hills' < [Volume 75 (2014)]
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