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Product Description Classic images of authentic Tibetan thangka paintings open a sacred doorway into the world of Tibetan Buddhism. In the Sacred Images of Tibet wall calendar, strikingly displayed meditative images of buddhas, goddesses, and tantric figures are paired with illuminating text that reveals their meaning and symbolism. Images like these have been used for centuries to awaken and expand consciousness. 12" x 12" wall calendar (12" x 24" open). A year of exquisite thangkas on your wall. Frameable artbook-quality printing. The perfect art gift for those interested in thangkas and Tibetan Buddhism. Features extraordinary paintings by contemporary master thangka painter Greg Smith. Printed on paper sourced from a combination of sustainably managed forests and recycled materials. Published by Amber Lotus, an independent carbon-negative US company that has planted more than half a million trees since 2008. This calendar features US and Canadian legal holidays, phases of the moon, and important observances of the world's major religions. About the Author Greg Smith studied thangka painting with master artist Noedup Rongae at Naropa University in the mid-1970s. His paintings are highly influenced by the Karma Gardri tradition — a style favored by the great siddha, Chogyam Trungpa, who also gave Smith important instruction. He aspires to make thangkas that, while being completely traditional, speak to western people in their own aesthetic language.