The painting below is a Ngor Mandala belonging to a set of paintings depicting the forty-two mandalas of the Vajravali ritual text compiled by the Indian scholar Abhayakaragupta in the 11th century.

The set was commissioned by Ngorchen Kunga Zangpo (1382-1456) between 1430 and 1456 to commemorate the passing of one of his principal spiritual teachers, Sazang Pagpa Shonnu Lodro (1358-1412/1424). These works were completed at the Ngor Monastery, Tsang Province, Tibet, by six Newar artists from Kathmandu Valley including the known artist Wanguli and his brother. (Click the image for more information).

Four Mandalas (Collection of Private)

Art of Nepal Outline Page

Art of Nepal Outside Resources

Outline Pages (all)

Bon Paintings and Sculpture Set II (Misc.)

Jonang Paintings Set II (Miscellaneous)

Sakya Paintings Set II (Miscellaneous)

Illuminated Manuscripts, Karma Gadri Style

Illuminated Manuscripts, Central Tibetan Style

Wutaishan and Qing Culture Conference
Columbia University
May 12th and 13th, 2007

Private Collections: (main page)

Private VII (new)
Mongolian paintings & blockprints

Private VIII (new)
Sakya, Jonang & Bon works of art

Private X (new)
Eastern Tibetan paintings

Katimari Collection (updated)

Rubin Museum of Art (Gallery IV updated)