Urgyen Gyalpo
Urgyen Gyalpo is a traditionally trained Himalayan artist specializing in authentic Buddhist Thangka painting. From 1996 to 2006, he studied at the renowned Tsering Art School in Kathmandu, Nepal, under the mentorship of the esteemed master painter Venerable Konchog Ladrepa. He was trained in the Karma Gadri style—an Eastern Tibetan tradition known for its spacious landscapes and luminous, transparent hues.
In 2004, Urgyen participated in a UNESCO workshop on Thangka restoration and conservation in Nepal. He later contributed significant mural and fresco works at Shechen Monastery in Bodh Gaya, India, and Khawalung Monastery in Nepal, including depictions of the Life of the Buddha and the terma revelations of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.
His work has taken him internationally, restoring sacred art and creating new commissions. While serving as a resident artist at Riwoche Temple in Toronto, he adorned the main prayer hall with intricate murals, patterns, and sacred symbols.
Currently, Urgyen continues his artistic practice, offering traditional Thangka painting, realistic art, line illustrations, graphic design, and custom logo work.
Events with Urgyen Gyalpo
Artisanry & Craftsmanship: Evoking the Environment of AwakeningJune 30 - July 4, 2025
Join us for Week 3 of the Samye Institute Summer Immersion Program! In this third week, we are joined by traditioanl Tibetan thangka painter Urgyen Gyalpo, who will lead us into a deeper understanding of how Tibetan iconography can evoke an environmental of awakening. These daily sessions will be complemented by daily teachings with Tulku Migmar Tsering, and supported throughout by Hilary Herdman, PhD. The Samye Summer Institute Immersion in the Buddhist Arts & Sciences is an immersive six-week program offers a unique opportunity to delve into the timeless wisdom of the Buddhist tradition. Combining intellectual exploration with personal…