Friday, November 2, 2007

Two weeks of art

Last week we had holidays for Dashain. This week for Lhabab Düchen (see below), so what you see here is the product of 2 weeks work.

In drawing class we've been working on the full Buddha (sans robes), while in painting I've been working on offerings and auspicious symbols.





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2 comments:

  1. Unknown05 November, 2007 08:49

    What is that flaming looking symbol in the middle picture?

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  2. Jeff06 November, 2007 15:05

    It's known as a "norbu," a mythical jewel from the oceans used in offerings to the dieties. You can see them in many, if not most, thangka.

    Norbu is also a fairly common male name among Himalayan Buddhists.

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