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GEEF JE NU OP VOOR DE THANGKA RETRAITE 2023!5-12 AugustusLoenen op de Veluwe Een speciale Zomerweek waarin je zelf Tibetaanse Kunst leert maken en hier alles over leert door middel van lezingen, meditaties etc. Ook is er genoeg vrije tijd om heerlijke wandelingen te maken en bijv. de oude papierfabriek te bezoeken.In een Boeddhistisch centrum op de Veluwe, inclusief alle overnachtingen en alle heerlijke veg. maaltijden. Geschikt voor cursisten op alle niveaus, van beginners (ja, ook voor…

Dear Reader, On this very hot day in Amsterdam I would like to share different things, from the Dalai Lama’s birthday to pictures of the recent Italy Thangka Retreat to news and updates on the upcoming retreats (it would be great if you could join!). Plus of course an update on the cheeky Amsterdam pigeons that nested on my balcony… The Dalai Lama’s 88th BirthdayOn July 6th, HH. the Dalai Lama celebrated his 88th birthday! He recorded a special birthday message and attended the celebrations…

Dear Reader, Below an overview of the Thangka Art Retreats for 2023 in the US, Italy and The Netherlands that you can now sign up for! In these retreats -that are longer than a regular course- we have the time to dive deeper into the subjects, I can offer a more personalized guidance (people on all levels are welcome), and I will teach the special thangka painting techniques. Looking forward to welcoming you in class,Carmen Tulips on my female Buddha altar REGISTER NOWITALY, 9-18 JuneThangka…

Dear Reader, It’s not too late yet to register for the upcoming Thangka Drawing & Painting Retreats! These retreats offer you to: Dive even deeper into the subject(s) Learn to work with the traditional Thangka Painting Techniques Create a traditional Thangka canvas and frame (contact me beforehand for info) Get lots of individual guidance, so these retreats are suitable for people on all levels (also beginners with no experience) Meet likeminded people, have fun, recharge your batteries and…

Dear Reader, A little bit of everything in this email, starting with info on the late Lama Zopa Rinpoche: Updates regarding Lama Zopa Rinpoche As you probably know, on April 13, at 9:30 a.m. Nepal time, the famous and beloved Lama Zopa Rinpoche entered his final meditation. Here you can find Updates Regarding Lama Zopa Rinpoche In addition to the updates, an ongoing livestream continues of the pujas offered twenty-four hours a day (apart from occasional breaks) at Kopan Monastery in front of…

Dag Reader, Geniet je een beetje van het lekkere weer?Misschien heb je de foto’s gezien op mijn Facebook en Instagram pagina’s van mijn recente Thangka Teken- en Schilderretraite in Italië. Eenzelfde retraite geef ik binnenkort op de Veluwe als Zomerweek. Geschikt voor iedereen en alle niveaus, Je bent van harte welkom!Carmen GEEF JE NU OP VOOR DE THANGKA RETRAITE 2023!5-12 AugustusLoenen op de Veluwe Een speciale Zomerweek waarin je zelf Tibetaanse Kunst leert maken en hier alles over leert…

This temporary 20% discount is not only valid for all stand-alone courses that are scheduled this year, but also for all course bundles that include one of them: Buddha Face | Start after purchase Buddha Face | Sep 1 – 10 White Tara | Sep 15 – Nov 12 Eight Auspicious Symbols | Nov 10 – Jan 21 How to claim your discount 1) Click on one of the buttons above or go to the School for Tibetan Buddhist Art to sign up for a course or bundle 2) Use the code 20%OFF at the Add Coupon Code on your…

REGISTER NOW FOR THE UPCOMING THANGKA ART COURSES IN THE US: Thangka Art Retreat Omega Institute NYSep 24-29, 2023 Learn to draw and paint a Buddha or Mandala, and enjoy lectures on Tibetan Art during this meditative retreat with like-minded people, at the beautiful Omega Institute in Rhinebeck NY. Suitable for students on all levels, from absolute beginners to advanced.Including lodging and all meals. As students are on different levels and thus will be working on different subjects you can…

Hi Reader,Did you enjoy your summer?Mine was good, though it’s been raining quite a lot here in The Netherlands. We even had rain during the Thangka Summer Retreat – but let’s just say this was the perfect weather to draw and paint! In this email you’ll find some pics and a link to the entire photo album. I am currently preparing for my courses in the US (NY area) that start at the end of this month, if you want to attend please register if you haven’t done so yet, so I can also prepare for…

2025 Thangka Retreat in Tuscany€108 Discount for the First Ten Registrants! A short video made at the 2024 Italy Thangka Retreat. Check out the beautiful work space. 🇮🇹 Read this description in Italian or another language This retreat is taught in English, translation in Italian or other language provided on request €108 Discount for the First Ten Registrants Thangka Painting Retreat Tuscany (near Florence) May 10-17, 2025In this wonderful 8-day Thangka Retreat in Italy you will learn to draw…

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Buddhaful New Year! Carmen & Tara School for Tibetan Buddhist Art See You in the New Year! Maybe Somewhere Here? INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / YOUTUBE You are receiving this email because you signed up to updates at TibetanBuddhistArt.com | Unsubscribe | Preferences

For translation click here and use the Google Translate button Tara’s counting down to Losar 🎉Tomorrow is Losar, Tibetan New Year, and as this is a perfect time to offer gifts you can expect to get a bunch of Free Gifts at the School for Tibetan Buddhist Art. Just one more night! Keep an eye on the newsletter tomorrow that has the link in it and/or check the Facebook and Instagram pages.

Dear Reader, How was your Summer?I hope you’ve enjoyed it as much as I have (we celebrated Tara’s sixth birthday!) see the pics in this newsletter. Herewith I present you the course program for this Fall/Winter so far, with a 20% discount on upcoming online classes for Early Birds. Additional classes may be added later. New in this newsletter is that the descriptions of some courses offered in The Netherlands will be written in Dutch and some of those in Italy wil be in Italian, as that’s…

Click here for Google Translate and use the orange button In this newsletter an overview of the upcoming classes Online, in the US and in Europe. And check out the pics and videos of the recent thangka art retreat near Florence, Italy ❤️ Enjoy! Carmen Online > Last week to register 🏠 Medicine Buddha Online Thangka Art CourseMay 11-July 14, 2024 The Medicine Buddha (Tib.: Sangye Menla) is the embodiment of all the Buddhas’ Healing qualities, associated with healing both physical and mental…

Click here for Google Translate and use the orange button May 23, 2024Celebrating Saka Dawa 🙏🏼 Multiply your merit! The Buddha (Buddha Shakyamuni), thangka painted by Carmen Mensink in 2016 What is Saka Dawa?Saka Dawa is one of the four great holy days of the Tibetan calendar. It it commemorates and celebrates Shakyamuni Buddha’s three major life events: his birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana (when a buddha passes away and leaves his or her earthly body). How do you celebrate it?On this…

Dear Reader, At home, on my altar with female Buddhas, I’ve had two statues of Guan Yin for many many years. A standing Guan Yin (here behind the daffodils) and a seated one, known for its ‘royal ease posture.’ These two forms are among the ones most depicted out of the 33 manifestations of Guan Yin that are mentioned in the Lotus Sutra (chapter 25). When Mahayana Buddhism spread from India to China in the 1st century CE, also its deities traveled along. Avalokiteshvara, the Indian…

– This is a still from the new video, scroll down to view it – Standing Guan Yin Seated Guan Yin Standing Guan Yin 🇺🇸 NOTE: this retreat in The Netherlands is taught in Dutch, translation is provided on request (in any other language) Read this description in English 🇳🇱Guan YinCursus op de Veluwe27-30 okt, 2024 Tijdens deze vierdaagse cursus leer je deze prachtige figuur te tekenen (en wellicht te kleuren of later te schilderen).Je ontvangt je de grids van twee verschillende vormen van Guan…

Dear Reader, How are you?Hope you are enjoying your Summer! I just came back from hot New York City where I offered my annual thangka classes, there and in upstate NY -> Check the pictures in this email! The rest of the year I’ll be teaching in The Netherlands and Italy:From August 3-10 I’ll be teaching the Thangka Summer Retreat in The Netherlands again -> there are a few spaces left! In Amsterdam I’ll be offering a day class for new people on the Art of Thangka, and the four-day courses in…

Buongiorno Reader!Just sending you a quick message about my courses in Italy, including a new and exciting retreat space near Florence – check it out! Ciao ciao e a presto,Carmen For last minute decidersOct 26-29, 2023Thangka Art Course in Venice, Italy For fast deciders: two places have become available for this special four day thangka art course, next week in the most beautiful city on earth!I reopened registration here SAVE THE DATE! April 12-19, 2024Thangka Art Retreat near Florence,…

Thangka Classes in NYC starting from next week 🇺🇸 You can still register! 🇺🇸 Introduction to Thangka Art Tibet House, NYC June 21, 2024 A beautiful evening with Carmen Mensink, where after her lecture on the art of thangka you’ll get to experience it hands-on by learning how to draw the Face of the Buddha according to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. This evening is suitable for everyone, including beginners with no drawing experience whatsoever; Carmen will guide you individually. The use of…

Dear Reader,In this newsletter: The Rubin Museum of Art in NYC has closed its doors. I was teaching there for many years. See my text and images about it and learn about their next chapter Join me in Venice, Italy next month! There are still a few spaces left You can also still sign up for the Guan Yin thangka course in The Netherlands Don’t forget: there are a few days left to use your 20% Early Bird Discount on online courses Love, Carmen 🇺🇸NOTE: this day in The Netherlands is suitable for…

Click here for Google Translate and use the orange button Upcoming Online Classes: 🏠 Buddha Face Online Thangka Art Course April 26-May 5During this in-depth thangka course, you will learn how to draw the face of the Buddha according to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. You don’t need to have any drawing experience. INFO & REGISTRATION 🏠 Medicine Buddha Online Thangka Art CourseMay 11-July 14, 2024 The Medicine Buddha (Tib.: Sangye Menla) is the embodiment of all the Buddhas’ Healing qualities,…

Click here for Google Translate and use the orange button Which of these retreats would you like to join? 🇮🇹 Thangka Art Retreat Florence, Italy April 12-19, 2024 In this wonderful 8-day thangka drawing & painting retreat in Italy you will learn to draw (and color or paint) a Buddha or mandala according to the Tibetan Buddhist thangka tradition. It’s also possible to work on Amoghapasha this week (a subject that I’m offering this month in a course that is full with a waiting list). There’s…

Click here for Google Translate and use the orange button Dear Reader, Hope you enjoyed the Tibetan New Year celebrations online or with your sangha! In this email I’m letting you know who won the competitions that were in the Happy Losar 2024 Gift Pack. As a lover of Italy I’m also sharing with you my favorite places in Tuscany, that you could combine with the Thangka Art Retreat that I’ll be offering there in April. Ciao ciao for now,Carmen A few spaces left for the Thangka Art Retreat in…