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The Dharma Protector Dorje Yudrönma, a 19th-century sculpture borrowed from the Norbugang Zimgong Lhakhang in Punakha. One of the protectors of Bhutan, Dorje Yudrönma carries a crystal drum. The glass is adhered to the drum with sealing wax, made of lac collected from lac beetles in eastern Bhutan.
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On view through May 25
In Dzongkha, Bhutan's national language, this remote Himalayan kingdom is known as Druk Yul—Land of the Thunder Dragon. The only country in the world to adopt Vajrayana Buddhism as its official religion, Bhutan has a rich tradition of religious art. Now it shares its treasures with the world in this landmark exhibition. Juxtaposing thangka paintings and sculptures with rare footage of ancient Buddhist dances, the show promises to take viewers on an artistic and spiritual journey.
Daily event: Bhutanese monks carry out Buddhist rituals in the Altar Room (Gallery 22) at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays for the duration of the exhibition.
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This exhibition is organized by the Honolulu Academy of Arts and the Department of Culture, Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs, Royal Government of Bhutan.
The art conservation, dance preservation, and educational programs of The Dragon's Gift: The Sacred Arts of Bhutan are made possible through the lead support of The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation.
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HOURS
Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-4:30 pm
Sunday 1-5 pm
Closed Monday
ADMISSION
General $20
Senior citizens (62+) / Age 13-18 / Military $15
Members and children age 12 and under are free
For more information, call (808) 532-8700 or visit
www.honoluluacademy.org/dragonsgift
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