Medicine Buddha Thangka Painting Workshop

Name: Medicine Buddha Thangka Painting Workshop
Start: 2024-05-25T13:00:00+12:00
End: 2024-05-31T16:00:00+12:00
Location: 26 Arawata Terrace, Sunshine Bay, Queenstown, New Zealand

Schedule

Sat May 25 2024 at 01:00 pm to Fri May 31 2024 at 04:00 pm

UTC+12:00

Location

26 Arawata Terrace, Sunshine Bay, Queenstown, New Zealand | Queenstown, OT

Learn how to paint a Medicine Buddha or Lotus Flower with with Ven. Nyima Gyaltsen
From 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM most days during the Medicine Buddha Sand Mandala Retreat
The word thangka translates to "recorded message."
Thangka painting is an ancient Tibetan Buddhist art form that combines deities, symbolism, and sacred geometry.
Traditionally, thangka paintings are not only valued for their aesthetic beauty, but primarily for their use as aids in meditational practices. Practitioners use these pieces to develop a clear visualization of a particular deity, strengthening their concentration, and forging a link between themselves and the deity.
The sacred art of this type of painting dates back to the 7th century. Originating in Nepal, it evolved into several schools of painting.
Because thangkas are not the product of an artist’s imagination but are as carefully executed as a blueprint drawing, the role of the artist is somewhat different than the inventor we know him to be in the West. The role of the artist becomes one of a medium or channel, who rises above his own mundane consciousness to bring a higher truth into this world. In order to ensure that this truth remains intact, he must diligently adhere to all the correct guidelines.
What to expect during this series of workshops.
Nyima will teach us the basic principles of the tradition of Thangka painting and we will practice on paper before drawing and then painting our own Medicine Buddha on a canvas.

Medicine Buddha Painting
It is recommended that one attend at least four of the six sessions available in order to complete your painting.
All equipment will be provided and although some experience with drawing and painting is recommended, beginners are welcome.
Bookings are essential
TIME: The workshops will take place from
From the 25th of May to the 2nd of June from 1pm to 4pm each day - Five sessions in total.