I have worked in Tibetan Buddhist sculpture since I was 14 and dedicated my life to my art. I strive to ensure my time and efforts are not wasted. My ambition is to build a Buddha statue in every country and spread Buddha’s message of peace with my sculptures. This is not currently possible without financial assistance. My goal is to support underprivileged youth by teaching art and sculpture to those who cannot afford an
education. Through projects and competitions, I aim to achieve international recognition for my work, so that I can build a school or find a place to teach these children and help them achieve a better future.
EXPERIENCE
Pema Ts’al Sakya Monastic Institute, (Yamdhi, Pokhara, Nepal) Sculptor & Construction Worker, July, 2016
* Sculpting and constructing the eight 15ft Holy Buddha Stupas and 10ft Maitreya Buddha statue. Karma Lekshey Ling Institute, (Swoyambhu, Kathmandu, Nepal) Sculptor, 2015, September - 2016, May
* Sculpted a 15ft tall Shakyamuni Buddha statue. Guru Sakya Monastery, (Ghoom, Darjeeling, India) Sculptor, 2014, August - 2015, September
* Made 18ft sculptures of Buddha, Guru Padma Sambawa, and Kunga Nyingpo (a Head of the Sakya sect). Thrangu Dharma Retreat Centre, (Tambun Ipoh, Malaysia) Sculptor, 2014, April - June
* Constructed the statues of a 10ft Maitreya with the thrones and Green Tara. Pema Ts’al Sakya Monastic Institute, (Yamdhi, Pokhara, Nepal) Sculptor 2011 - 2012
* Worked on building the principle15ft Shakyamuni Buddha statue of the main temple. Kunsang Choling Nunnery, (Kopan, Kathmandu, Nepal) Sculptor, 2010, November - 2014, April
* Created statues and idols of various tantric deities.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Pema Choling Primary School, (Helambu-06, Sindhupalchok, Nepal), 1992-2001
* Received standard school education up to Class 8. Buddhist Sculpture Training/apprenticeship, 2002-2009
* Received informal training from a Bhutanese sculpture teacher at various monasteries in Nepal and India.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages: Hyolmo & Tibetan (native), Nepali, Hindi & Bhutanese (fluent), English (elementary)
IT Skills: Basic computing course.Cafe Manager: I own and manage a cafe in Kathmandu.
Handicraft Company Manager: I own and manage a handicraft company in Kathmandu. With a team, we create and deliver handicrafts and artwork.
