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During this 4-day thangka course you will learn how to draw a 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.

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.

Thu 12 Nov:  Evening Lecture
Start of the weekend course with a lecture on Medicine Buddha’s background and iconography, followed by Q&A.
Fri 13 / Sat 14 / Sun 15 Nov:  Learn to draw the Buddha

The use of materials is included!

NOTE: This course is for students on all levels, also those without drawing experience. The prerequisite for this course is the workshop ‘Buddha Face’, see box below

PREREQUISITE: Buddha Face Workshop

Traditionally one learns to draw the Face of the Buddha before drawing this Buddha, therefore this is the prerequisite for taking this weekend course.There are two ways of taking this workshop:

In-Person the evening before, at the same location:
11 Nov 2026: Introduction to the Art of Thangka + Creating the Face of the Buddha

Online before the weekend course starts: 
Buddha Face Workshop, Online at the School for Tibetan Buddhist Art

More Info & Registration