About
Tibetan artist of thangka, which were textured, Buddhist-themed paintings on silk, whose career spanned four decades.
Before Fame
He began his study of art at the Namgyal Ling Monastery. He also mastered other disciplines at the monastery, including ritual music and Lama dancing.
Trivia
His large, detailed paintings often took more than a year to complete.
Family Life
He was born in Kham, Tibet, to a nomadic family.
Associated With
He and Irish religious leader Columba Marmion both studied in monasteries.
