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Austria, UPCOMING COURSES, Green Tara

Nov 12-15 / Vienna, Austria / Green Tara (Active Compassion)

During this 4-day thangka course you will learn how to draw Green Tara -the most famous female Buddha- according to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Through a combination of drawing, lectures and meditations this weekend, you will not only make a connection with the Buddha, it also gives you drawing so much more depth. In addition to experiencing the meditational way of  thangka drawing, you will learn all about the backgrounds and symbolism of the subject. You will also learn the Mantra of the Buddha, learn its meaning how to work with it.

Netherlands, UPCOMING COURSES, Buddha Face

29 Nov / Amsterdam, Nederland / Boeddha Gezicht (Introductie Thangka Kunst)

Deze workshop biedt een geweldige introductie tot Tibetaanse thangka-schilderkunst (boeddhistische rolschilderingen).
Tijdens de lezing leer je over de traditie van thangka, hoe het is ontstaan ​​en de speciale plek die het inneemt binnen de Tibetaans-boeddhistische filosofie. Daarna ga je zelf aan de slag, door te leren hoe je het gezicht van de Boeddha tekent volgens de Tibetaans-boeddhistische traditie.
Het tekenen van het gezicht van de Boeddha op de manier waarop het al eeuwenlang wordt gedaan, is een meditatieve ervaring. De symboliek in het Boeddhagezicht wordt ook uitgelegd.

USA, PREVIOUS COURSES, Buddha Face, Mandalas

Jun 19-26, 2026 / NY, USA / Week Retreat at Omega Institute: The In-Depth Experience

This in-depth retreat is suitable for everyone, from beginner to advanced. In addition to the offered subjects, Carmen teaches this week about the special thangka painting techniques. Those who have already drawn the Buddha Face with Carmen previous course are welcome to use this week to the fullest and can start immediately with their drawing of painting of the Mandala of the Five Wisdom Buddhas and may even finish it this week.

Guided Meditations by Carmen Mensink

Buddha Shakyamuni Meditation

Overview of meditations that Carmen Mensink guides during her thangka classes, each meditation for the specific subject that she is teaching. Carmen’s thangka students can listen to and download these meditations after the course if they want to continue with this practice at home.

Guided Meditations by Carmen Mensink

Buddha Shakyamuni Meditation

Overview of meditations that Carmen Mensink guides during her thangka classes, each meditation for the specific subject that she is teaching. Carmen’s thangka students can listen to and download these meditations after the course if they want to continue with this practice at home.

Creating Tibetan Buddhist Art - Thangka Drawing & Thangka Painting Summer Retreat at Maitreya Institute in The Netherlands, with focus on the buddhist Wheel of Life, with Carmen Mensink
Guided Meditations by Carmen Mensink

Meditaties op De 6 Bestaanswerelden

Overview of meditations that Carmen Mensink guides during her thangka classes, each meditation for the specific subject that she is teaching. Carmen’s thangka students can listen to and download these meditations after the course if they want to continue with this practice at home.

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