The Temple of the Great Contemplation, (il Tempio della Grande Contemplazione), the Gönpa of Merigar
This video documents the construction and decoration of the Temple of the Great Contemplation, (il Tempio della Grande Contemplazione), the Gönpa of Merigar, in Arcidosso, conceived of and designed by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche, for the International Dzogchen Community.
Appearing in the video are Chögyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche, His Eminence Drugu Choegyal Rinpoche, painters Tsering Wangchuk and Sonam Palmo (Tashijong Monastery, HP, India), Nick Dudka (Buryatia), Wilvin Pedersen (Norway), Isable Wagner (Germany), Egla Purtuly (Lithuania), Anna Pucci (Italy). For a partial listing of the many volunteers from around the world, who contributed to the construction and embellishment of the “Gönpa” see: “The Temple of the Great Contemplation: The Gönpa of Merigar by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, Shang Shung Editions, 2014, p. 334.
The video which played in a continuous loop, was a part of the installation in Gallery 9 and was first shown to Professor Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche at the inauguration of the Museo di Arte e Cultura Orientale MACO, in Arcidosso on December 8th 2016.
The soundtrack is a recording of the Six Spaces arranged and performed by Costantino Albini.
Project design: Alex Siedlecki
Editor: George Armaos
Camera: Alex Siedlecki
Still photographs: Rita Bizzotto
MACO Museum - Guru Rinpoche Gold
Timelapse from The Museo di Arte e Cultura Orientale, Arcidosso, Italy
Dance of the Vajra for 4 Screens: All in One - Version 2
This 360 degree video presentation of the Dance of the Vajra, which was performed and filmed at various centers of the International Dzogchen Community around the world, was created specifically as part of the celebratory events for Chögyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche which were staged on the 27th of September, 2019, in Arcidosso, Italy, entitled Luminous Presence. The project was designed by Giorgio Barberio Corsetti and Alex Siedlecki, with the technical design by Igor Renzetti. The video is a part of the exhibition Meditation in Motion - Footsteps to the Sublime: The World of Tibetan Sacred Dance, which is currently on display at the Museo di Arte e Cultura Orientale di Arcidosso, until the Spring of 2020.
The video begins with the Dance of the Vajra being performed at Khandroling, in Buckland, MA, USA, where it was first discovered by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche, then moves to Merigar, in Arcidosso, Italy and then concludes in Dzamlinggar, in Adeje,Tenerife, Spain.
The film is divided into 4 simultaneous video segments which together present a 360 degree view of the Dance - as seen from the center. For the installation, each video segment will be projected onto one of 4 curved screens, 2 meter high, arranged in a circle, 10 meters in diameter. The video will be projected from 4 video projectors situated in the center of the circle of 4 screens.
Many people were involved in the realisation of this video but we would like to especially thank: Many people were involved in the realisation of this video but we would like to especially thank: Prima Mai, Adriana Dal Borgo, Rita Renzi, Mariya Stepanyk, Gabri Siedlecki, Bodhi Krause, Matteo Maglietti and all of the VAJRA Dancers.. The music of the Song of the Vajra was arranged by Roberto Cacciapaglia. All Rights Reserved. © 2019 MACO
Museum of Asian Art and Culture of Arcidosso
Prof. Huo Wei, the Dean of History and Art of Sichuan University and the Director of the Museum of Sichuan University in Chengdu, China discusses the Museum of Asian Art and Culture of Arcidosso (Museo di Arte e Cultura Orientale di Arcidosso), its exhibits and its prospects for the future.
360 Degree video of the Dance of the Vajra for 4 screens
This 360 degree video presentation of the Dance of the Vajra, which was performed and filmed at various centers of the International Dzogchen Community around the world, was created specifically as part of the celebratory events for Chögyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche which were staged on the 27th of September, 2019, in Arcidosso, Italy. The project was designed by Giorgio Barberio Corsetti and Alex Siedlecki, with the technical design by Igor Renzetti. The video is a part of the exhibition Meditation in Motion - Footsteps to the Sublime: The World of Tibetan Sacred Dance, which is currently on display at the Museo di Arte e Cultura Orientale di Arcidosso, until the Spring of 2020.
The video begins with the Dance of the Vajra being performed at Khandroling, in Buckland, MA, USA, where it was first discovered by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche, then moves to Merigar, in Arcidosso, Italy and then concludes in Dzamlinggar, in Adeje,Tenerife, Spain.
The film is divided into 4 simultaneous video segments which together present a 360 degree view of the Dance - as seen from the center. For the installation, each video segment will be projected onto one of 4 curved screens, 2 meter high, arranged in a circle, 10 meters in diameter. The video will be projected from 4 video projectors situated in the center of the circle of 4 screens.
Many people were involved in the realisation of this video but we would like to especially thank: Prima Mai, Adriana Dal Borgo, Rita Renzi, Mariya Stepanyk, Gabri Siedlecki, Bodhi Krause, Matteo Maglietti and all of the VAJRA Dancers.. The music of the Song of the Vajra was arranged by Roberto Cacciapaglia. All Rights Reserved. © 2019 MACO
PALAZZO MERULANA, UNO SPAZIO PER ARTE E CULTURA
Mandala for MACO
Once Upon a Time a was helping MACO at Arcidosso, Italy for the big
Vajra Dance Exhibition.