Office of Tibet, Nepal Hosts Three-Day Exhibition Showcasing Jamyang Dorje's Masterful Tibetan Calligraphy
Nepal: The Office of Tibet in Nepal, in collaboration with the Himalayan Buddhist Library and Cultural Center, hosted a distinguished three-day exhibition and workshop on Tibetan calligraphy from September 25 to 27, 2024.
Esteemed Tibetan calligraphy artist Jamyang Dorjee presented his remarkable artwork, featuring a variety of distinctive drawings utilizing Tibetan scripts, particularly in the Umed (དབུ་མེད) style. A notable highlight of the exhibition was a unique scroll showcasing the complete “Padma Kathang Sheldrags” manuscript, accompanied by displays of various other calligraphic styles.
The opening ceremony was held at the Choejor Community Hall on the first day. Throughout the subsequent three days, Jamyang Dorjee conducted educational sessions tailored for diverse groups, including monastic students and practitioners—especially those from the Nyingma tradition’s Shechen Monastery and university students and schoolchildren.
Participants included students from Namgyal University, Songtsen Nepal School, Namgyal Middle School, and Samten Memorial School. During these sessions, Jamyang Dorjee provided comprehensive teachings on the history and origins of Tibetan script alongside both traditional and contemporary artistic techniques.
The event witnessed the participation of approximately 200 individuals, comprising both male and female students, along with numerous interested public members. A significant presence of monastics from various monasteries, predominantly from Shechen Monastery, further enriched the program.
-Report filed by Office of Tibet, Nepal
