34 - Matthieu RICARD (Born in 1946)

Matthieu RICARD (Born in 1946) The young Chokling Rinpoche in the role of Prince Mutig Sangpo, Dehra Dun, India, 1978 Art print, UltraChrome HDX pigment inks, Epson Premium Glossy paper, mounted on 2mm Dibond 90 x 60 cm Label on the back of the mounting. This exhibition print may show slight marks or imperfections. Proceeds from the sale of this print will benefit the Karuna Shechen Association and its relief programs for victims of the August 26, 2026, floods in Nepal. The young Chokling Rinpoche portrays Mutig Sangpo, one of the sons of King Trisong Detsen, who helped introduce Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century by inviting the monk Shantarakshita from India, and later the master Padmasambhava, from India to establish the teachings of the Dharma there. He is taking part in the performance of Khèn-Lop-Chö Soum (The Abbot, the Master, and the King), a blend of theater and dance that recounts the advent of Buddhism in Tibet. Dehra Dun, India. The young Chokling Rinpoche plays Mutig Sangpo, one of the sons of King Trisong Detsen, who played a key role in introducing Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century by inviting Abbot Shantarakshita from India, followed by Master Padmasambhava, to establish the teachings of the Dharma. He participated in the performance of *Khèn-Lop-Chö Soum* (The Abbot, the Master, and the King), a production that blends theater and dance and traces the advent of Buddhism in Tibet. Dehra Dun, India.