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EXHIBITION REVIEW

February 20–May 10, 2009
Asian Art Museum, San Francisco CA USA

The first exhibition of its kind, The Dragon's Gift provides an exceptionally rare opportunity to view some of the most sacred and beloved Buddhist arts in Bhutan.

Many of the 150 objects – intricate paintings, sculptures, textiles, and more – are still used in temple and monastery rituals and never have been accessible to a Western audience.

All are on public view for the first time.

(click on the small image for full screen image with caption.)
 

Kongtsedemo

Maitreya

Vajrasattva

Monk Hvashang

White Manjushri

Vajrapani

Green Tara

Dorje Yudronma

Dorje Yudronma

Palden Drepung Stupa

Guru Nyima Ozer

Padmasambhava

Padmasambhava

Drukpa Kunley
 


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EXHIBITION REVIEW

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