Amitayus
Buddha of Longevity
ARTWORK
Carmen creates a large painting for the Dalai Lama 2018
For the visits of HH the Dalai Lama to The Netherlands in 2009, 2014 and 2018, thangka painter Carmen Mensink was asked to create large paintings of the 8 Auspicious Symbols to welcome this special master in her country, according to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
Mandala of Compassion
Mandala of Chenrezig / Avalokiteshvara
The Buddha of Compassion
Meeting the Dalai Lama
Carmen Mensink recalls her first encounter with the Dalai Lama: “My very first encounter with the Dalai Lama was
Chenrezig
This detailed drawing shows the Bodhisattva of Great Com…