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Tibetan Objects D'Art
The peaceful nation of Tibet has
been under Chinese occupation for over half a century. Blessed by
vibrant culture and traditions, Tibet exists despite constant threat of
elimination. The exceptional and varied arts of Tibet have been
the primary means by which her people have kept alive their rich
heritage since the Chinese invasion.Tibetan Objects D'Art
Nearly 80,000 Tibetan refugees managed to follow His Holiness the Dali Lama into exile and are now resettled primarily in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Switzerland, the United States and Canada. Seeking both to save his people and the Tibetan culture, His Holiness began a peaceful struggle to preserve Tibet’s unique identity and regain the country’s independence. Bringing fine Tibetan crafts to everyone helps to increase awareness of the Tibetan culture and people.
Tibetans wish to share their rich heritage and profound Buddhist spirituality with the world, using their varied arts and crafts as a vehicle for preserving its people, its history and its culture. As the culture of Buddhism spread throughout Asia, the artists of each country to which it spread immortalised the figure of the Great Buddha, like the Tibetans, through sculpture and painting.
The Buddha’s doctrine of ahimsa (non-violence) for which he is so benevolently known has been portrayed by artists and sculptors alike through the serene and tranquil look that eternally adorns the Great Buddha’s face. In time the form of Buddha in art and sculpture has spread throughout the world to such an extent that his figure has become synonymous with our feelings of peace, grace, compassion, self-awareness, beauty, serenity, distinction and elegance.
