Thangka Painting Course

About this program

Enter the sacred world of Tibetan Buddhist thangka painting in this immersive one-week course. Led by master thangka painter, Lama Tsöndrü Sangpo. this contemplative art form weaves together creativity, devotion and tradition and is considered a path to spiritual awakening. Thangkas are a traditional form of Tibetan Buddhist painting, which dates back 2500 years. Usually they depict a Buddhist deity, sacred scene or mandala. In Buddhist practice, they are used as objects of devotion or as an aid to spiritual contemplations. They are a source of blessings to all who see them. In their construction, cotton is used as the canvas, with the paintings mounted on a textile background. They generally have a silk covering and are kept unframed and rolled up when not on display. In this course, students will explore the sacred art of thangka painting, and learn how to draw the face of the Buddha according to traditional and authentic methods. Lama Tsöndrü will introduce the history of thangka painting, and guide and support students through the process of creating their artwork. This course is open to students of all levels and is a unique opportunity to learn from a trained master of this tradition and art form. Materials fee: $75 per student (includes all supplies needed for the duration of this course) Getting Here Visit our Directions and Transportation page to see different options for traveling to Karmê Chöling including pick-up service from Hanover, Lebanon, White River Junction and Burlington to our front door. Note: A 50% deposit is required to reserve your accommodation.