THE ARTWORK “NATURALLY-ARISING QUEEN” (RANGJUNG GYALMO) BY TIBET’S GREATEST ARTIST, 10TH KARMAPA: presentation at international conference in Chengdu, China, brief conversation on Gelugpa sectarianism with Jeff Watt (HAR), and observations on the absence of factual commentary on the origin and ownership of the Karmapas’ and Karma Kagyu artworks and objects after the Gelugpa sectarian takeover of Tibet

"This image of Palden Lhamo, Rangjung Gyalmo, which punishes enemies of the Dharma and severs/subdues evil ones, was offered by Jetsun Choying Dorje [10th Karmapa] at the end of the Dog Year in the place of Jang [Lijiang] at the essential drop/mandala ground of Gyal-thang for consecration, as requested by heart son, Kuntu Zangpo."--inscription on… Continue reading THE ARTWORK “NATURALLY-ARISING QUEEN” (RANGJUNG GYALMO) BY TIBET’S GREATEST ARTIST, 10TH KARMAPA: presentation at international conference in Chengdu, China, brief conversation on Gelugpa sectarianism with Jeff Watt (HAR), and observations on the absence of factual commentary on the origin and ownership of the Karmapas’ and Karma Kagyu artworks and objects after the Gelugpa sectarian takeover of Tibet