Bhutan Paro Dzong, Monk Pemjor

Ugyen's friend and the monk who is the master of art at the Paro Dzong, Sonam Pemjor, kindly invited me into his cell. As described below it was his living quarters and - although small- with it's massive window overlooking the entire valley below, the space was also a worthy art studio. At the time Monk Pemjor was working on a very large large painting but interrupted his work to paint a vajra symbol on my vest.

You will see in the first frame the entrance to the room. I was struck by the combination of austerity and beauty. I hope you can perceive the quiet as well.