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September 7th, 2013 by studio
Read about our August activity in our newsletter, here.
September 7th, 2013 by studio
We are humbled that the Tibetan Gallery & Studio has made Forbes Life Magazine’s 2013 Fall A-List! You can see more here.
August 9th, 2013 by studio
Please Join us in October for this special week of events!
It is suggested you email us to let us know you plan to attend Dharma teachings and the Cultural Pagaent being held at Move 2 Change as space is limited.
July 30th, 2013 by studio
An Introduction to Tibetan Thangka Painting
Time/Location: Beginning August 4th, Sundays, 2-5 p.m.
The classes are at the artist’s studio: Tibetan Gallery & Studio, 6770 McKinley Street #130, Sebastopol, CA 95472.
Background:
For centuries the rich art of Tibet was influenced by its neighbors, India and China. Menlha Dhondup introduced the first original Tibetan painting style in the 1500s. The later styles reflected his work, thus establishing the Menris tradition throughout Tibet.
It is characterized by clear outlines, strong colors, fine shadings, and its accentuations in gold. One thangka can take between one to six months to create. Canvases
July 30th, 2013 by studio
We had an excellent and most auspicious opening week at TGAS! On very short notice, we were able to invite ten monks from Drepung Loseling to spend the day with us. The monks performed a three-hour ceremony to fill a stupa recently arrived from Tibet. There were also Medicine Buddha pujas, and an evening Dharma class.
July 20th, 2013 by studio
We are OPEN! And we hope you will come and join us from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, July 27th.
Meet the artist, learn about traditional Tibetan art, and enjoy some momos and Tibetan herbal tea.
July 20th, 2013 by studio
We are very happy to announce that the monks of Drepung Gomang Monastery will be with us the week of October 20-28th at Tibetan Gallery & Studio.
July 19th, 2013 by studio
TIBETAN GALLERY & STUDIO OPENS AT THE BARLOW IN SONOMA
First Time Outside Tibet: Massive Buddhist Scroll Painting Has Begun
July 19th, 2013 by studio
Every aspect of Tibetan Gallery & Studio is a collaborative effort, a small example of Interdependence. My scaffold alone was a process, and is a work of art by a very talented local craftsman, and proudly, it is Made In America.
According to Tibetan astrology this year, June 1st is one of the most auspicious days of the year. When Tashi asked his father to choose the most favorable day for blessings for the Studio, his father was excited and explained, “This is a rare day, to have this many good signs. The best way I can explain it is that we say, even beggars will find gold coins in the streets on a day such as this.” And so, with that guidance, Tashi selected June 1st to have the Studio blesses.
The monks from Gyuto Monastery arived at noon, and