Some years ago, Norbulingka created a project to depict the life of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama in a series of etchings based on photographs from the time. The etchings were done on zinc plates, printed, and then painted by hand. A book was also written in Tibetan containing descriptions of each of the etchings.
Medicine Buddha, Sangye Menlha, Bhaisajyaguru
When Norbulingka was formally inaugurated in 1995, we had already been painting thangkas for six years. We hired our Master Painter, Temba Chophel, in 1989 and with his team, he took part in the ...
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Norbulingka Grounds and Gardens
From the moment you step inside the gates of Norbulingka, it is as if you are transported to a different world. Gurgling streams run through immaculately maintained Japanese styled gardens, while...
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