The red protector “Тэр мину” by Danzanravjaa (1803–1856)
https://doi.org/10.28995/2658-5294-2022-5-4-63-79
Abstract
Danzanravjaa (1803–1856), the 5th Noyon Khutuktu was a well-known khalkha monk, poet, and the founder of the Mongolian theatre. He wrote more than 300 works in Mongolian and Tibetan. His museum contains those poems, songs, and plays including a philosophical volume. He dedicated the eulogy “Тэр мину” to his “patron deity and friend Jamsran”. This article introduces for the first time the poem “Тэр мину” of Danzanravjaa, examines the connection of this deity to the Noyon Khutuktu lineage and pays a special attention to the Choinling and Galba Monastery relationship of Danzanravjaa. The article is based on ethnographic fieldwork and semi-structured interviews with monks from Khamar monastery conducted in 2019, outlining the current state of research including recent Mongolian literature.
Supporting agencies: I would like to thank DDr. Alevtina Solovyeva for her support for this publication. As well as my reviewers for their helpful comments on an earlier version of this article. I am also indebted to Lovon Lama of Khamar Monastery, who took time for me and showed me the Choinling area.
About the Author
M. Batmunkh
University of Bern
Switzerland
Switzerland
Mungunchimeg Batmunkh, Dr.
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Batmunkh M. The red protector “Тэр мину” by Danzanravjaa (1803–1856). Folklore: Structure, Typology, Semiotics. 2022;5(4):63-79. https://doi.org/10.28995/2658-5294-2022-5-4-63-79
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