Working together with hundreds of years of Thangka tradition from Nepal

In the ancient temple village of Changu Narayan, a place rich with history and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, a vibrant community of artists keeps a sacred tradition alive. Paper Buddha is honored to partner with the Thangka Painting School located here, near the historic city of Bhaktapur.

The school is more than just a place to learn; it is a sanctuary committed to preserving Nepal's cultural soul. It offers artists a space to perfect their craft, support their families, and carry forward a spiritual and artistic heritage that has endured for centuries. When you bring one of their creations into your home, you become part of their story and a patron of this beautiful living tradition.

Buy traditional Thangka from the school here

A smiling woman with a patterned shawl looking at colorful artwork.
A person painting a traditional Tibetan thangka art of a deity surrounded by mountains, clouds, and a dragon.
An artist painting a detailed, colorful religious Buddhist thangka featuring a deity with a red face, multiple arms, and a crown adorned with skulls, surrounded by intricate patterns and other deities.
A man with short gray hair painting a colorful, intricate mandala on a large canvas in an indoor studio. The mandala features concentric squares and ornate designs, with a bright blue background.
A person working on a colorful Tibetan Thangka painting depicting a central figure with surrounding deities and mythological scenes.
A man painting a traditional Tibetan Thangka artwork depicting a multi-armed deity with a pink face, surrounded by flames, children, and symbolic elements, using fine brushes.
A woman dressed in traditional clothing, including green and turquoise, is kneeling on a yellow cushion and painting a detailed, colorful mandala on a large canvas.
A woman standing next to a colorful, intricate mandala artwork displayed outdoors against a brick and wood background.
A woman in a brown floral dress with her hair in a low bun is creating a traditional Tibetan sand mandala on a round wooden platform. The mandala features intricate geometric patterns and colorful symbols.
Young girl with dark hair and pink hoodie sitting in front of a printing press or printing plate, looking at the camera.
Young person sitting cross-legged in an art studio, holding a colorful piece of artwork with intricate details and warm tones, surrounded by completed art pieces and shelves in a brick-walled room.
A young boy in an orange shirt sits on the floor, painting a colorful, intricate mandala on a large white canvas inside a room near an open door with a garden view.
A man is painting a traditional Tibetan mandala at the 6th International Nepal Tattoo Convention in 2016. The event is held at Hotel Yak & Yeti in Kathmandu, Nepal.
A man working with a chisel and hammer in a workshop filled with carved wooden masks hanging on the wall behind him.
Young woman with dark hair and rolled-up sleeves, sitting at an art easel with a paintbrush, smiling at the camera in a room with red shelves and art supplies.
A woman with two girls standing in front of a colorful, carved wooden backdrop.
A woman with dark hair and a colorful scarf around her neck, holding a paintbrush, looking at the camera with a slight smile, sitting in a setting with vibrant fabric and blurred background.
A woman and a young girl are close together, with the woman holding the girl in her arms. They are inside a room with shelves filled with files or papers in the background. The girl has dark hair tied in pigtails with yellow hair ties and is wearing
A woman with glasses painting a colorful, detailed artwork on a canvas.
A young woman with dark hair tied back, wearing a purple dress with blue embroidery, is smiling while painting a detailed, colorful thangka or tapestry on a canvas.
A young woman with long dark hair, smiling, wearing a patterned top and a gold necklace, in front of colorful artwork.
A young woman with dark curly hair and a nose piercing, smiling at the camera, wearing a denim jacket and layered necklaces, with a colorful thangka in the background.
A woman wearing a black beanie and pink jacket sitting near an easel or board, with a man in the background in front of a wall with text.
A man in a blue shirt is sitting in front of a traditional Buddhist thangka, which depicts a divine figure surrounded by intricate gold and pastel-colored patterns on a black background.
A group of eleven people standing outdoors in front of an at school, all with hands pressed together in a prayer gesture. They include men and women of different ages, some smiling, dressed in casual clothing.
Group of people celebrating with traditional gestures of gratitude in an outdoor setting with brick walls and concrete pillars.