Learn to draw the Face of the Buddha according to the Tibetan tradition. No drawing experience needed. This workshop offers a great introduction on Tibetan thangka painting (Buddhist scroll paintings): through the lecture you’ll learn about the tradition of thangka art, how it came into existence, and the special place it holds within the Tibetan buddhist philosophy.
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.
