Thangkas are Tibetan paintings of Buddhist gods, on either cotton or silk which play an important role in Buddhism. The word “thangka” literally means “rolled up”. They earned this name ...

The walls are lined with vibrant, striking tapestries. Shades of gold, orange and red stand out from the swaths of green and ...

Titled The Tathagata: Buddha and His Bodhisattvas, the show spotlights the work of master artist Zeiko, known for his modern interpretations of ancient Bhutanese thangka art. The exhibit invites ...

All Buddhist monasteries have its share of vibrant scroll paintings. Called Thangka, the meticulously painted scroll art has its origin in Tibet and is found in monasteries in Bhutan, Nepal ...

Inside are priceless treasures such as Thangkas (scroll paintings), manuscripts and a huge gilded image of Lord Buddha making it a pilgrimage place for Buddhists from every corner of the globe.