Himalayan Art and Tibetan Buddhist Research

The video discusses two major projects: the Himalayan Art website and the Tibetan Buddhist Research Center. The Himalayan Art website, established 10 years ago, hosts 30,000-40,000 art pieces with descriptions from various museums. It collaborates with scholars for art dating and descriptions. The Tibetan Buddhist Research Center, led by Jean Smith, is supported by the foundation and provides access to Buddhist manuscripts online, aiding monasteries and schools worldwide.

What is the primary focus of the website Himalayan Art?

• European art history

• Ancient sculptures

• Himalayan art pieces

• Modern art collections

How many pieces of art are approximately available on the Himalayan Art website?

• 40,000 to 50,000

• 10,000 to 20,000

• 20,000 to 30,000

• 30,000 to 40,000

Which museums' collections are featured on the Himalayan Art website?

• Louvre and British Museum

• Met and Natural History

• Smithsonian and Guggenheim

• Vatican and Uffizi

What is the role of scholars in the Himalayan Art project?

• Creating new art pieces

• Selling art pieces

• Organizing exhibitions

• Dating and describing art

Where is the Tibetan Buddhist Research Center located?

• East 17th Street

• South 17th Street

• West 17th Street

• North 17th Street

Who is the head of the Tibetan Buddhist Research Center?

• James Brown

• Jane Doe

• Jean Smith

• John Doe

What kind of support does the Tibetan Buddhist Research Center receive?

• Free advertising

• Free rent and services

• Free art supplies

• Free travel expenses

What is Jean Smith known for in the field of Buddhism?

• Writing Buddhist fiction

• Being a top Buddhist scholar

• Leading meditation retreats

• Creating Buddhist art

Where can the manuscripts from the Tibetan Buddhist Research Center be accessed?

• Only in museums

• Online and in schools

• Only in monasteries

• Only in libraries