Tibetan monasteries house a remarkable collection of ancient Buddhist sculptures spanning over a thousand years, many of which have survived centuries of conflict and hardship. Beyond locally crafted works by Tibetan artists, the temples and storerooms contain rare statues originating from India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Burma, and China, offering a unique window into the diverse artistic traditions of Buddhist Asia. These treasured objects remain largely unknown to the outside world, preserved in secluded mountain monasteries across the Tibetan plateau.
