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Tenzin Norbu Lama

Tenzin Norbu Lama

Tenzin Norbu Lama was born in Dolpo, Nepal, into a family of painters with a lineage of over 400 years. His work has appeared in several international publications, including Caravans of the Himalaya, National Geographic, and the feature film Himalaya. He is also the illustrator for four children’s book, including Himalaya, and Clear Sky, Red Earth, with author Sienna Craig, about a famous woman painter from his family’s history. In 2001, Tenzin Norbu founded the Kula Mountain School in his native Panzang Valley, creating educational opportunities for the children of the remote region. He currently resides in Dolpo and Kathmandu.