Tibetan Collection (page 2)

Amulet Container (Ga'u) 1900-1920
5304648 Amulet Container (Ga'u) 1900-1920.; (add.info.: Men wore this type of shrine-shaped amulet container when travelling, strapped to their waist or across a shoulder)

Kelzany Gyasto
3119446 Kelzany Gyasto; (add.info.: Kelzany Gyasto (1708-1757), 7th Dalai Lama from Tibet. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Engraving depicting Tibetan horsemen on native ponies, armed with spears and guns
3521185 Engraving depicting Tibetan horsemen on native ponies, armed with spears and guns; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Tibetan horsemen on native ponies)

Rice mandala from Tibet
5305211 Rice mandala from Tibet.; (add.info.: Rice mandala from Tibet. Dated 19th Century. 1830); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Gautama Buddha
5304665 The Gautama Buddha.; (add.info.: Consecration Drawing depicting the Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, Shakyamuni Buddha, on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. 1450-1600 AD)

Tibetan Wild Ass or Kiang. Engraving published London 1893
529961 Tibetan Wild Ass or Kiang. Engraving published London 1893.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Amitaba Buddha in his manifestation of boundless life sitting holding a vessel containing the nectar of immortality
542734 Amitaba Buddha in his manifestation of boundless life sitting holding a vessel containing the nectar of immortality. 18th century (Tibetan bronze sculpture); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Gautama Buddha
5304661 The Gautama Buddha.; (add.info.: Consecration Drawing depicting the Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, Shakyamuni Buddha, on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. 1450-1600 AD)

The Gautama Buddha
5304659 The Gautama Buddha.; (add.info.: Consecration Drawing depicting the Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, Shakyamuni Buddha, on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. 1450-1600 AD)

The Gautama Buddha
5304657 The Gautama Buddha.; (add.info.: Consecration Drawing depicting the Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, Shakyamuni Buddha, on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. 1450-1600 AD)

Jokhang c.1290, Grand Temple of Buddha, Lhasa, 1903 (print)
BAL34674 Jokhang c.1290, Grand Temple of Buddha, Lhasa, 1903 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jokhang, Grand Temple of Buddha, Lhasa, Tibet, c.1290 plan from The Book of Ser Marco Polo)

Woodblock printing adapted from Chinese methods dating to 11thcCentury before the invention of movable type
527697 Woodblock printing adapted from Chinese methods dating to 11thcCentury before the invention of movable type. 18th-19th century (Wooden printing block with print on paper)

Chinese Zodiac figures. Late 18th century (Tibetan manuscript)
534247 Chinese Zodiac figures. Late 18th century (Tibetan manuscript); Universal History Archive/UIG

Tibetan door
Photolovers

Awakening
Nicolas Marino

My golden Kitchen
Nicolas Marino

Return of the Prince of Wales from India: life on board the Serapis: Pony and Thibet Dog...1876. Creator: Unknown
Return of the Prince of Wales from India: life on board the Serapis: Pony and Thibet Dog, from a sketch by an officer of the Serapis

The Prince's Voyage Home from India...Himalayan Black Bear and tailless dog...1876. Creator: W. J. P
The Prince's Voyage Home from India: life on board the Serapis: Himalayan Black Bear and tailless dogs, from a sketch by an officer of the Serapis, 1876

Vajradhara with Mahasiddhas, c1400. Creator: Unknown
Vajradhara with Mahasiddhas, c1400. Vajradhara, the primordial Buddha, is considered to be the original teacher of the tantric Buddhist (Vajrayana) teachings

A Buddha in a Shrine, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita... 11th-13th century (?). Creator: Unknown
A Buddha in a Shrine, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita (The Perfection of Wisdom in 100, 000 Verses) (image 2 of 2), 11th-13th century (?)

Power of Faith, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita... 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Power of Faith, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita (The Perfection of Wisdom in 100, 000 Verses) (image 2 of 2), 11th century

Yama and Yami (image 1 of 21), between c1675 and c1725. Creator: Anon
Yama and Yami (image 1 of 21), between c1675 and c1725

Pair of Votive Tablets with a Buddhist Deity, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Votive Tablets with a Buddhist Deity, 18th-19th century

Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche, 8th cent) in his form as Dorje Drölö, Subduer of Demons, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche, 8th century) in his form as Dorje Drolo, Subduer of Demons, 18th century

Apron Plaque with a Dancing Goddess, 17th-18th century. Creator: Unknown
Apron Plaque with a Dancing Goddess, 17th-18th century

Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche, 8th century), 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche, 8th century), 17th century

Vajrabhairava, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Vajrabhairava, 17th century

Yama and Yami, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Yama and Yami, 17th century

Karma Pakshi (1206-1283) (image 1 of 2), 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Karma Pakshi (1206-1283) (image 1 of 2), 17th century

The Buddhist Goddess Vajravarahi, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
The Buddhist Goddess Vajravarahi, 17th century

Cosmic Form of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Cosmic Form of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 17th century

Dakini on a Gray Dog, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Dakini on a Gray Dog, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century

Eleven-Headed Avalokiteshvara, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Eleven-Headed Avalokiteshvara, 16th century

Sonam Tsemo (1142-1182) (image 1 of 2), 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Sonam Tsemo (1142-1182) (image 1 of 2), 16th century

Khenchen Tashi Tshultrim and His Ordination Lineage, c1400. Creator: Unknown
Khenchen Tashi Tshultrim and His Ordination Lineage, c1400. This masterful and meticulous portrait shows an abbot within a niche - one ornamented with lively scrollwork influenced by the traditions

The Buddhist Goddess Nairatmya, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
The Buddhist Goddess Nairatmya, 16th century

Abbots of the Ngor Monastery, late 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Abbots of the Ngor Monastery, late 16th century. The first two abbots of the Ngor Monastery in central Tibet, the older Sempa Chenpo and the younger Jamyang Sherab Gyatsho

Green Tara, 1160s-1180s. Creator: Unknown
Green Tara, 1160s-1180s. This Buddhist "thangka" (or "thanka, " scroll painting) depicts the enlightened Buddha and compassionate goddess Tara

Portrait of a Tibetan Monk, 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Tibetan Monk, 12th century. Wearing the robes of a Tibetan Buddhist monk, the individual depicted in this portrait was probably a teacher of the Kadampa order

Mahasiddhas Shavaripa and Dharikapa, c1600. Creator: Unknown
Mahasiddhas Shavaripa and Dharikapa, c1600. Painted in a style closely related to Chinese painting, two of the eighty-four mahasiddhas ("great perfected ones")

Vajrabhairava with Vajravetali, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Vajrabhairava with Vajravetali, 18th century. The enlightened wrathful deity Vajrabhairava, Buddhist conqueror of death, embraces his female partner, Vajravetali

Arhat Rahula, 1400-1450. Creator: Unknown
Arhat Rahula, 1400-1450. The Buddha Shakyamuni had a son named Rahula, who became a disciple of his father. Tibetan monks regard him as a spiritual ancestor

Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche, 8th century) (image 1 of 6), 15th-16th century. Creator: Unknown
Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche, 8th century) (image 1 of 6), 15th-16th century

Buddha Shakyamuni with "Jataka" Tales, late 17th-early 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Shakyamuni with "Jataka" Tales, late 17th-early 18th century. The Buddha Shakyamuni, who lived in the 6th-5th century BC, is shown here telling stories of his previous existences

Lama Dance at Jummoo, performed before the Prince of Wales...1876. Creator: W. H. O
Lama Dance at Jummoo, performed before the Prince of Wales, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876....a weird terrible performance of Lamas from Thibet...[there were] four large brazen

The Mahasiddha (Great Adept) Naropa (956-1040), 15th-16th century. Creator: Unknown
The Mahasiddha (Great Adept) Naropa (956-1040), 15th-16th century

Raktayamari and Vajravetali, early 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Raktayamari and Vajravetali, early 14th century. The Buddhist deity Raktayamari embraces his female partner, Vajravetali, their union symbolizing the bliss of enlightenment

Kuyalwa, Second Abbot of Taklung Monastery, with Three Lineages, mid-13th century. Creator: Unknown
Kuyalwa, Second Abbot of Taklung Monastery, with Three Lineages, mid-13th century. This painting commemorates Kuyalwa (1191-1236), the second abbot of Taklung Monastery in central Tibet

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Immerse yourself in the captivating world art and spirituality. From the intricate mandala on a Tibetan thangka in Bhaktapur, Nepal, to the mesmerizing Wheel of Life depicted in Chinese Tibetan Art, each piece tells a unique story. Behold Amitabha, the Buddha of Sukhavati, whose origins date back to 1700 - an enigma crafted by an unknown artist. The Wheel of Samsara spins endlessly, symbolizing the cycle of existence and rebirth that we all traverse. In Gangtok's Rumtek Monastery, a vibrant mandala seems to radiate light from within - a testament to its spiritual significance. Journeying further into China's Dazu Rock Carvings reveals a remarkable rock sculpture depicting the Tibetan Buddhist wheel of life - recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Stupa at Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery and Tibetan Centre stands tall as a beacon of tranquility amidst lush surroundings. In Kathmandu's Swayambhunath temple complex, find solace in gazing upon statues of Buddha that exude serenity and wisdom. Delve deeper into Kopan monastery in Kathmandu where you'll encounter tantric goddesses embodying strength and grace. Mahakala emerges as Protector of the Tent with an air of mystery surrounding its creation by an anonymous artist around 1500. Finally, immerse yourself in the joyous celebration of Losar - the Buddhist New Year marked with colorful festivities and cultural traditions that unite communities across Tibet. Tibetan art offers glimpses into ancient beliefs and practices while inviting us to reflect on our own journey through life's cycles. Let these captivating images transport you to distant lands steeped in spirituality and rich cultural heritage.