Marvels of Buddhist Art: Alchi-LadakhSeen by few visitors until recently, the monastic complex of Alchi nestled in a beautiful valley in the Ladakh Himalayas, has miraculously preserved Buddhist wall paintings of unmatched splendor. Though less well known than the famous murals at Ajanta or Dunhuang, the Alchi paintings are no less exciting. Not only are they important for the history of Tibetan culture, which is predominant in the region, but they are of great significance for the