Every Creature is in the Quest of Pleasure: Translating Paubha

“Relentless craftsmanship over several years makes Lok Chitrakar one of the most respected and sought after Paubha artists in Nepal…Paubha existed in Nepal, as an art form since the third century, an integral part of religious sacraments and worship in Viharas.  It grew in popularity around the eighth century at a time when Buddhist practices were surfacing in Tibet…”

Kharel, Shekhar, 2003.  “Every Creature is in the Quest of Pleasure: Translating Paubha,” Shangri-La, Jul-Sep, pp. 29-28.