China Intangible Cultural Heritage Craftsman Thangka Exhibition was held in Cultural Palace of Nationalities in Beijing from September 2 to 7. Thangka is a Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton or silk. usually depicting a Buddhist deity, scene, or mandala. Thangka art performs several different functions.They serve as important teaching tools depicting the life of the Buddha, various influential lamas and other deities and Bodhidharma. (Photo/CCTV.com)
