A wall hanging, made of laminated birch bark on a ¼” wood backing, the approximate size is 2’ x 3’.  On the bark in black font is the mantra of Compassion:  Om Mani Padme Hum; the red symbolizes “love” and the green, “kindness”. 

About the Artist

The artist is, Jigmed Tubtel, a Tibetan student at Spokane Falls Community College in Spokane,Washington.  He has come to Spokane from Tibet with his teacher, Lama Lakshey Zangpo Rinpoche, to major in education in order to reform the Tibetan educational system.  The art pieces are of calligraphy, which he learned when he was 14 years old at Sengdruk Taktse School, Amdo, Tibet.  He has since then studied different styles of Tibetan monastic and lay calligraphy.  He has won several awards for his calligraphy from his school and prefecture.  Through his art he wants to share the beauty of Tibetan culture and knowledge.  The proceeds from his art go to support his education in the states and to benefit Sengdruk Taktse School.  Learn more about this project here.