For complete information and photographs: www.tseringschool.org

The Shechen Institute of Traditional Tibetan Art, ‘Tsering Art School,’ is housed within the grounds of the Shechen Monastery in Nepal. The aim of the Institute is to contribute to the preservation and continuation of the authentic Himalayan Buddhist arts.

Thangka students are trained for six years under the guidance of the painting master, Konchog Lhadrepa, and some of the graduates. The student body is drawn from monks, nuns, and lay men and women from the local community and from abroad. School fees are kept to a minimum to ensure that people from all backgrounds have the opportunity to acquire these skills. The school fee for day students is $300 per year.

Help to preserve Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhist cultures by making a donation (tax-deductible in U.S.A) to Tsering Art School or by sponsoring a student who would otherwise be unable to pay the school fees. Sponsors will be given one thangka painted by the student they have sponsored.

For further information about purchasing textiles, masks or incense or commissioning a thangka or tormas, please contact: zorig@asia.com