“Regarding poetry and painting there is none greater than me in Tibet. I am one who pleases . I am one who has come into this world to paint.”--10th Karmapa, Choying Dorje [1] “Superior to all of these [was] the Lord of the World practicing art, the glorious Karmapa Choying Dorje. This individual studied painting with… Continue reading THE FORTHCOMING SELLING OF “PRICELESS” BUDDHIST TREASURES TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER IN HONG KONG: Ancient Indian and Nepalese Buddhist statues, 10th Karmapa rare 17th Century paintings and more (whose lineage into private collectors’ ownership is not clear) being sold at Christie’s Hong Kong auction house on 3 November 2025
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“Radiance of a Thousand Blazing Ruby-Red Suns”: Praise to Red Tārā (New artwork and Praise by the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, February 2025)
"In the centre of a blossoming lotus lake of brilliant pure mind, A white swan with perfected seven-fold melodies and sweet lyrics, May the lamenting, resonant earthy drum of your deep, vast throat, Lure us to a joyous feast of a golden-age (perfect) Summer!" --Excerpt from Praise to Red Tārā by 17th Karmapa The Praise… Continue reading “Radiance of a Thousand Blazing Ruby-Red Suns”: Praise to Red Tārā (New artwork and Praise by the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, February 2025)