Tara
Thangka Image Library
Discover the world of thangka art.
Explore Buddhist icons, mandalas and Himalayan visual culture—then access the complete high-resolution collection in one place.
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A visual index of Buddhist art
Begin with a small selection from the complete image library. Each work is presented with a clear title for easier discovery and study.
Buddhas
Medicine Buddha
药师佛
Bodhisattvas
Thousand-Armed Avalokiteshvara
千手观音
Tara
White Tara
白度母
Protectors
Mahakala
玛哈嘎拉
Pure Lands
Amitabha Pure Land
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Learn to read the image
Short, approachable guides to the figures, symbols and visual systems found across thangka art.
Five Forms of Manjushri: A Visual Guide to TK0385
A visual guide to the Five Forms of Manjushri in TK0385, reading the central figure, four surrounding forms, color, and uncertainty without guessing.
Shakyamuni Rising from the Gold Coffin: A Visual Guide
Read Shakyamuni rising from the gold coffin through Queen Maya, the central Buddha, radiant miniature Buddhas, and attendants—while separating archive labels from verified object history.
Shakyamuni and the Sixteen Protective Deities: A Visual Guide
Read Shakyamuni and the Sixteen Protective Deities through the central Buddha, guardian assembly, canopy, and ritual context—while keeping individual identities and provenance uncertain.