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Lost Treasures of Tibet URL: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tibet/ Description: This site is a companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) NOVA program about restoration efforts for ancient Buddhist murals located in the monastery of Thubchen in the remote Himalayan kingdom of Mustang. Features an interactive tour of Mustang, information about restoration methods and results, and clues about deciphering Buddha imagery. Also includes a teacher's guide and a program transcript. Publisher: WGBH Educational Foundation Extra Keywords Nepal Lo Monthang gompa Library of Congress Subject Headings: Buddhist art and symbolism Mural painting and decoration, Tibetan -- Conservation and restoration Mustang (Nepal) LII Database Information: Record 5649 created by Sybil Finemel on 04/26/2004 Last modification on 04/27/2004 Published: 04/26/2004 Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/5649 |