Nov 14-16 / Vienna, Austria / Medicine Buddha

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Medicine Buddha
The Buddha of Healing
Panchen Losang Chogyen center
Vienna, Austria

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When registration opens it will be announced in the Thangka Newsletter

EVENING WORKSHOP
Thu 13 Nov  Introduction to the Art of Thangka
Learn to draw the Face of the Buddha 

 
This evening gives a beautiful introduction to thangka art. After the lecture you will learn how to draw the Face of the Buddha according to the Tibetan tradition. Traditionally, all thangka students start with the Buddha Face before they draw a full Buddha. Therefore this is also the prerequisite for the subsequent weekend course on the Medicine Buddha.

  • The use of all materials is included
  • No need to have drawing experience

WEEKEND COURSE
Fri 14 Nov  Evening Lecture
Start of the weekend course with a lecture on Medicine Buddha’s background and iconography, followed by Q&A.

Sat 15 + Sun 16 Nov  Learn to draw the Medicine Buddha

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During this weekend course you will learn how to draw the Medicine Buddha according to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
The Medicine Buddha (Tib.: Sangye Menla) is the embodiment of all healing activities of the Buddhas, which are associated with healing both physical and mental suffering.

His deep blue color is that of lapis lazuli. Traditionally this precious stone was used to symbolize what was purely rare. In addition, this deep blue light has a healing effect when you work with it through visualization meditations (which we will also do this weekend).

In his left hand the Medicine Buddha holds a begging bowl filled with medicinal nectar and fruit. In his right hand he holds the Myrobalan plant, known as the ‘King of Healing’, which is known for its effectiveness in treating both mental and physical diseases.

Through a combination of drawing, lectures and meditations this weeken, you will not only make a connection with the Medicine 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 Medicine Buddha. You will also learn the Mantra of the Medicine Buddha, learn its meaning how to work with it.

Drawing an enlightened image like this Buddha is a meditation in itself and creates inner calmness and joy.
If you are a Buddhist practitioner, drawing this Buddha image significantly improves visualization in your meditations.

  • The use of all materials is included
  • No need to have drawing experience, except for the prerequisite workshop ‘Buddha Face’, that can be joined on Thu 13 Nov (see above), or online at the School for Tibetan Buddhist Art

SAVE THE DATE! When registration opens it will be announced in the Thangka Newsletter