COUNTRIES
Dec 5-Feb 15 / ONLINE / Eight Auspicious Symbols / FULL
In this in-depth, 10 week online course you will learn how to draw the most famous Tibetan Symbols, either in the shape of a Mandala, or as 8 separate drawings. In addition you can purchase the Colouring Techniques Course, or a 1hr Private Zoom meeting with the teacher.
The Netherlands – Upcoming Classes, testimonials, artworks
Upcoming Classes in The Netherlands Overview of upcoming thangka classes, workshops and retreats in The Netherlands. Sign up for the
USA – Testimonials, Artworks and Upcoming Classes
An overview of the drawings and paintings created by Carmen Mensink’s students during the classes, courses and retreats in the
Dec 19-Feb 15 / ONLINE / White Tara, Buddha of Long Life / FULL
Learn to draw the female BUDDHA OF LONGEVITY. In this in-depth, online thangka course you will learn step by step to draw White Tara according to the Tibetan tradition of thangka. Course materials will be sent to you, and full, personal guidance is offered during the course. Check out our thangka learning course bundles!
Feb 19-22 / VELUWE, NEDERLAND / Groene Tara – Actieve Compassie
Tijdens deze vierdaagse retraite op de Veluwe (incl. alle overnachtingen en maaltijden!) leer je deze prachtige Boeddha te tekenen (en wellicht later te schilderen) volgens de traditie van thangka (Tibetaanse rolschilderingen).
Portugal, 2014 News Blog Buddhist Art & Inspiration
First thangka class in Portugal
First time thangka course in Coimbra, Portugal, a beautiful city between Lisbon and Porto that houses one of the oldest universities in Europe
Malaysia, Asia, Singapore, 2014 News Blog Buddhist Art & Inspiration
Malaysia & Singapore buddhist art classes
Annual thangka teachings in Singapore (in Jan, Feb or March). Evening workshops for the Asian Classics Institute and a thangka weekend retreat at the Buddhist Library.
China, Asia, 2014 News Blog Buddhist Art & Inspiration
Thangka brochure translated into Chinese
Tibetan Thangka painting brochure translated in Mandarin Chinese by two of my students from Singapore
Nepal, 2014 News Blog Buddhist Art & Inspiration
Thargey-La has passed away
Thargey-La, the thangka painter of my lineage has passed away at the age of 85
Asia, 2015 News Blog Buddhist Art & Inspiration
Singapore Art Teachings
Annual painting classes in Singapore with Mandala of the 5 Elements as subject…
Asia, 2017 Thangka Blog Buddhist Art & Inspiration
Sri Lanka Buddhist Art Course & sightseeing tour
The very first thangka art retreat on the island of Sri Lanka
Asia, 2017 Thangka Blog Buddhist Art & Inspiration
Preparing for the Sri Lanka Buddhist Art Course!
Art course incl. sightseeing tour in Sri Lanka with subject ‘Guan Yin, the female Bodhisattva of Great Compassion’
Asia, 2018 Thangka Blog Buddhist Art & Inspiration
First Thangka Course on Bintan Island (Indonesia)
Bintan Island thangka painting course, Indonesia / Singapore
USA, 2016 News Blog Buddhist Art & Inspiration
East Coast & New York City retreats
Each year I spend 3 to 4 weeks in the US where I offer many different thangka drawing and painting classes at different venues.
Here’s an overview of the workshops I offered this year in July:
Guan Yin, Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara), Asia, 2016 News Blog Buddhist Art & Inspiration
Kuan Yin, the beautiful Buddha
Guan Yin (also written as Kuan Yin, Kwan Yin or Guan Shi Yin) came from the Indian male bodhisattva Avalokitesvara
Asia, Singapore, 2016 News Blog Buddhist Art & Inspiration
Buddhist Art classes in Singapore
Buddhist Art teachings in Singapore
