Phurba dance

Phurba Gar’cham

the dance of the Water Element Phurba

The dance of the water element phurba impales the neuroses connected with anger and aggression. Each dance in this series is highly energetic and requires enormous precision and determination. The simple movements are deceptive in the effort they require, and even dancing for short periods of time requires considerable stamina. Several hours of practice were required for a period of a week before the steps were perfected.