Exhibition: In The Land of Snow (Norton Simon Museum)
In the Land of Snow, Buddhist Art From the Himalayas. Norton Simon Museum March 28 – August 25, 2014.
The Himalayas—known as the "abode of snow"—span much of the northern Asian continent and have long connected the cultures of India, Nepal and Tibet. While the traditions and languages of this region are diverse, Vajrayana or Tantric Buddhism was practiced by various groups throughout the area, providing a common visual and liturgical vocabulary for believers. (Read the full article).