Urgyen Gyalpo
About the Teacher
Why study with them?
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.
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.
