Murals on Tibetan Buddhist monasteries

Tibetan Monasteries are known for their rich culture and traditions, which are rooted in the teachings of Buddhism. An important aspect of Tibetan Buddhist monasteries is the presence of ritualistic places that are dedicated to deities. Vajrayana Buddhism contains intricate iconography that deals with deities and religious practices. To a devotee, it may appear as images and icons to bring luck or drive away evil spirits. Thangkas at monasteries show Buddha, Gurus, Yantras, and Mandalas, which bring good luck, health, prosperity, wisdom, longevity, and peace.

Thangkas are colorful pictorial representations of religious iconography, fables, and philosophy. These pictorial representations helped them to gain popularity among the masses during their introduction in around the 8th century. These thangkas were painted on fabric that could be rolled; such portability helped Buddhist monks to carry them from one place to another while propagating religion. Thangkas, as a medium of propagation of ideology, spread from Nepal to Tibet, and then to far-off places like Mongolia.