Thangde Gatsal Thangka Art Studio and School

This collection contains roughly 6,000 digitized paintings and drawings as well as photographs depicting the artists. Because of the size of many of the paintings, close-up views are sometimes provided. It also contains a digital book describing the historical and religious significance of the artwork and providing context for the paintings in the collection: Spiritual Buddhist Art / Master Locho & Sarika Singh. Dharamsala, India, c2013.

The Thangde Gatsal Collection on Thangka Buddhist Art contains a large body of Thangka artwork, created by specially trained artists at the Thangde Gatsal Art Studio and School in Dharamsala, India. The collection showcases the unique style of Thangka paintings and is of particular religious, philosophical, and historical significance.

Depiction of Vajrayogini, realized in the Thangka style of painting. This is a detailed view of the Vajrayogini, depicted with red skin. She is shown with a third eye and a string of small skulls around her neck. The dais she is standing on is surrounded by flames and Vajrayogini is standing atop two figures.

Depiction of Vajrayogini, realized in the Thangka style of painting. This is a detailed view of the Vajrayogini, depicted with red skin. She is shown with a third eye and a string of small skulls around her neck. The dais she is standing on is surrounded by flames and Vajrayogini is standing atop two figures.

Depiction of White Tara, realized in the Thangka style of painting. This is a detailed view of the White Tara, showing the entire applique but not the surrounding fabric. The White Tara is depicted with three eyes, as well as eyes centered in her feet and hands.

Depiction of White Tara, realized in the Thangka style of painting. This is a complete view of the White Tara, depicting her at the center with a deep red background. Below the White Tara are two deities.

Depiction of White Tara, realized in the Thangka style of painting. This is a complete view of the White Tara, painted gold and sitting on a dais. There is an eye in the center of her hands and feet. The White Tara holds a blue flower in her hand.

Depiction of White Tara, realized in the Thangka style of painting. This is a complete view of the White Tara, painted white with a deep red background and sitting on a dais. There is an eye in the center of her hands and feet. The White Tara holds a flower in her hand.

Depiction of White Tara, realized in the Thangka style of painting. This is a complete view of the White Tara, painted white with a black backgound and sitting on a dais. There is an eye in the center of her hands and feet. The White Tara holds a blue flower in her hand.

Depiction of White Tara, realized in the Thangka style of painting. This is a complete view of the White Tara, depicted sitting on a dais. There is an eye in the center of her hands and feet. The White Tara holds a flower in her hand. The work is incomplete with outlines drawn but without much color.