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On this week's episode... New Jersey Heritage Fellowships are an honor given to artists who are keeping their cultural traditions alive and thriving. On this special episode of State of the Arts, we meet three winners, each using music and dance from around the world to bring their heritage to New Jersey: Deborah Mitchell, founder of the New Jersey Tap Dance Ensemble; Pepe Santana, an Andean musician and instrument maker; and Rachna Sarang, a master and choreographer of Kathak, a classical Indian dance form.
The New Jersey State Council on the Arts is hosting quarterly Teaching Artist Community of Practice meetings. These virtual sessions serve as a platform for teaching artists to share their experiences, discuss new opportunities, and connect with each other and the State Arts Council.
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The State Arts Council awarded $2 million to 198 New Jersey artists through the Council’s Individual Artist Fellowship program in the categories of Film/Video, Digital/Electronic, Interdisciplinary, Painting, Printmaking/Drawing/Book Arts, and Prose. The Council also welcomed two new Board Members, Vedra Chandler and Robin Gurin.
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In the rich tapestry of Sri Lankan Theravada Buddhism, the (also known as the Rathnamali Gatha Rathnaya) holds a special place. It is a powerful set of verses dedicated to the Triple Gems —the Buddha, the Dhamma (teachings), and the Sangha (community of monks)—and is revered for its ability to ward off evil, bring good fortune, and protect the home.
Begin by quietening your mind and wishing well to all living beings.
If you are familiar with Pali diacritics, the best option is to copy the verses from a published book (e.g., The Chanting Guide by the Amarapura Nikaya) and create a personal PDF using a word processor. rathnamali gatha pdf
The (also known as the Ratnamali Mantra or the Chant of Precious Gems ) is a profound, traditional Buddhist chant revered for its ability to invoke positive energy, abundance, and spiritual protection . For those seeking to deepen their practice, having a Rathnamali Gatha PDF is an excellent way to study the lyrics, understand the meaning, and practice the chant at their own pace.
Avoid PDFs from generic document-sharing sites (like PDF Drive or random blogspots) unless they clearly show the originating temple’s name. Corrupted texts with missing folios are common. In the rich tapestry of Sri Lankan Theravada
While versions vary slightly by tradition, the Rathnamali Gatha typically includes:
Rathnamali Gatha (also known as the Rathnamali Yanthraya Jaya Kontha Gatha If you are familiar with Pali diacritics, the
The Rathnamali Gatha is a sacred invocation often chanted in Sinhala Buddhist traditions to attract wealth, prosperity, and mental well-being. "Rathnamali" translates to a "Garland of Gems," suggesting that the words of the chant act as precious jewels, enhancing the spiritual life of the devotee.
Pali: Kanham dhamma-savanam,** English Meaning: The dark, fierce Yakkha was subdued when the Buddha preached the Dhamma to him—through this power, may you have victory blessings.
It is believed to act as a spiritual shield against accidents, illnesses, and "evil eye." Mental Clarity:
