The Life and Work of Auleshi : Sherpa Buddhist Art and Adept Blue Printed Hare Ram Hare Krishna Deities Cotton Shawl The intricate detailing on his

The intricate detailing on his robe and ornaments further accentuate his divine qualities

Also known as a stone of communication

this robe serves as a visual expression of the wearer's commitment to the Buddhist precepts and the spiritual path

The statue's robe is adorned with an intricate embossed pattern

or spiritual décor

The Life and Work of Auleshi : Sherpa Buddhist Art and Adept Blue Printed Hare Ram Hare Krishna Deities Cotton Shawl The intricate detailing on hisAuthors: Ngawang Tengye, Hugh R. Downs, Matthew T. Kapstein with translations by Tib Shelf ISBN: 9789937624350 Binding: Paperback Publisher: Vajra Publications Inc. Page count: xii, 186pp The book includes a brief history of Buddhism among the Sherpa, with new information gleaned from Tibetan written sources, the biography of Auleshi (1913 1983), in both Tibetan and annotated English translation, and and a selection of reproductions of his paintings