The Rubin Museum in NYC put together maybe the greatest art history website of all time, ExploreArt. This website presents several Himalayan paintings and gives excellent analysis of their symbolic content and their role in Mahayana Buddhist tradition. It takes a little bit of time to launch, but is completely worthwhile. You should pay particular attention the image of Tara, an extremely popular female bodhisattva in Tibet. Also, the 'demon' who is the particular protector of the Dalai Lama is explored on the site. Click on the image of "Pehar," who is right next to Tara at the bottom of the page. If you want a sense of the complexity of Himalayan Buddhist universe, the art on this site is an excellent introduction.
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