Himalayan Art - A Magnificent Poem That Is Beyond Ordinary.

Immerse yourself in the colors of Tibet

Immerse yourself in the colors of Tibet

"For the painter, brushwork is the father of craftsmanship, while color is the mother of craftsmanship," said the Eighth Sito Tulku Jigme Dondrub (1699-1774) three hundred years ago, emphasizing the...

Immerse yourself in the colors of Tibet

"For the painter, brushwork is the father of craftsmanship, while color is the mother of craftsmanship," said the Eighth Sito Tulku Jigme Dondrub (1699-1774) three hundred years ago, emphasizing the...

Beside the Bodhi tree, the Vajrasana ▎ Key Moments about the Himalayas (Nine)

Beside the Bodhi tree, the Vajrasana ▎ Key Mome...

 For Buddhists, the Mahabodhi Temple complex (including the Bodhi tree, the diamond throne where Buddha achieved enlightenment, and numerous monk dwellings and temple ruins) is a complete pilgrimage site, and the...

Beside the Bodhi tree, the Vajrasana ▎ Key Mome...

 For Buddhists, the Mahabodhi Temple complex (including the Bodhi tree, the diamond throne where Buddha achieved enlightenment, and numerous monk dwellings and temple ruins) is a complete pilgrimage site, and the...

In the blink of an eye: the wind, rain, snow, and thunder in Himalayan imagery

In the blink of an eye: the wind, rain, snow, a...

Wind, rain, thunder, and snow are not only the natural landscapes that remain unchanged throughout the four seasons but also the witnesses of deities and events in Buddhist iconography. With...

In the blink of an eye: the wind, rain, snow, a...

Wind, rain, thunder, and snow are not only the natural landscapes that remain unchanged throughout the four seasons but also the witnesses of deities and events in Buddhist iconography. With...

Ancient art on wooden planks: Himalayan scripture boards (གླེགས་ཤིང་)

Ancient art on wooden planks: Himalayan scriptu...

The material of the Tibetan sutra board is mainly birch and rosewood, with additional options including full metal, wood inlaid with metal, and wood inlaid with precious stones.Artisans in classical times...

Ancient art on wooden planks: Himalayan scriptu...

The material of the Tibetan sutra board is mainly birch and rosewood, with additional options including full metal, wood inlaid with metal, and wood inlaid with precious stones.Artisans in classical times...

Prayer wheel in Himalayan art ▎Please do not hesitate to turn it

Prayer wheel in Himalayan art ▎Please do not he...

The commonly used script on prayer wheels for writing sacred mantras is called Lantsa. This script, which dates back to at least the 11th century, is prevalent in the Buddhist community...

Prayer wheel in Himalayan art ▎Please do not he...

The commonly used script on prayer wheels for writing sacred mantras is called Lantsa. This script, which dates back to at least the 11th century, is prevalent in the Buddhist community...

Exploring the beauty of Tibetan script through Gendun Qunpei's calligraphy

Exploring the beauty of Tibetan script through ...

The first time I was deeply touched by the extraordinary beauty of calligraphy was at the Ganden Jangtse Monastery in Lhasa's Barkhor South Street. In the exhibition, I saw several...

Exploring the beauty of Tibetan script through ...

The first time I was deeply touched by the extraordinary beauty of calligraphy was at the Ganden Jangtse Monastery in Lhasa's Barkhor South Street. In the exhibition, I saw several...