Provenance：Estate of Garry Shandling (1949-2016) by early 2000sGarry Shandling (1949-2016), the beloved late comedian, had practiced Buddhism since his twenties. He was a longtime follower of Thich Nhat Hanh's zen tradition and helped found Deer Park Monastery in Escondido, Southern California. In his comedy, he would often play with the teachings of mindfulness, impermanence, self, and ego. Regarded within the entertainment community as a sincere and generous personality, he formed lasting friendships and touched many people's lives. Bonhams is grateful for the opportunity to present Garry Shandling's unassuming collection of Buddhist art which gave him pause and reflection throughout his years in show business.