Tenzing Norbu Lama, born in Bantshang, one of the most
remote corners of Dolpo. Tenzing Norbu Lama comes drom a
long line of traditional Thanka painters, and for five
generations his family has cared for the Dralung Gonpa.
As a child he whatched his father and other relatives at
work on the intricate paintings, copying the designs in
the sand and snow until he was old enough to use a
bamboo pen and board. A gifted child, he was inspired by
the legends and stories of his culture, and even his
early paintings capture the life and movement of the
figures and landscapes in a unique style. Now he uses
his work to help the people of Dolpo by promoting their
culture and traditions and supporting the provision of
educational opportunities and other development
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