Thomas Laird. Murals of Tibet. Art Edition No. 1–40 ‘Buddha Shakyamuni, Gyantse Kumbum (ca. 1420)’ (English)

This SUMO-sized publication presents the most precious surviving murals of Tibetan Buddhist culture. For the first time, these astonishing and intricate masterpieces can be appreciated in blazing color and life-size resolution. Signed by his Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, the book is a revelation for scholars, aficionados of Tibet as well as for practitioners of Buddhism, yoga, meditation, and mindfulness.

This Art Edition comes with a large-scale reproduction of a mural depicting Buddha Shakyamuni, limited to just 40 copies. Printed on plaster and hand-gilded with 23.75-karat gold, this piece evokes all the overpowering radiance of its centuries-old original. The result is a work of breathtaking beauty and a truly immersive experience of the World Heritage landmarks preserved in our SUMO.

Art Edition (No. 1–40), with a hand-gilded print on plaster Buddha Shakyamuni, Gyantse Kumbum (ca. 1420), in a handmade hardwood frame with 23.75-karat gold. This artwork comes with the limited-edition SUMO, signed by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, and the Shigeru Ban bookstand.