One of the things that I find fascinating about this sculpture is that, at the time it was made, Tara was a relatively recent convert to Buddhism. She had originally been a Hindu mother goddess ...

Visitors will encounter intricate portrayals of figures such as the Buddha, the compassionate goddess Tara, and Guru Rinpoche, credited with bringing Buddhism to Bhutan. Thangkas, with their ...

The artworks on display feature spiritual elements and figures, revered in Buddhist culture. “It comprises Goddess Tara (goddess of compassion), Guru Rinpoché (enlightened master), and the ...