Thangka Painting Course
Combining Creativity, Tradition & Spiritual Awakening
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
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Note: A 50% deposit is required to reserve your accommodation.
Pricing
Karmê Chöling values its commitment to making programs affordable and available to all who wish to study with us. To support this commitment we provide two program price options.
Generosity Price: $925.00
You're able to help us with this commitment by choosing the "Generosity Price". The money above the basic tuition cost goes into a scholarship fund for those who might not be able to attend a program otherwise.
Tuition: $770.00
This is the price of the program, it does not include housing options or material fees.
Please Note:
Price does not include accommodations, which will be added during the registration process.
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Financial Aid:
Karmê Chöling offers full-time student discounts, scholarships and other financial aid.
Program Credit:
If using existing program credit to pay for a program, you must pre-register for this program at least two weeks prior to the program start date by calling the front desk (802-633-2384 x3000). Program credit may not be used to pay for housing or practice materials and may not be used on or after arrival day.
Instructor
Lama Tsöndrü Sangpo was ordained at the age of eight at Gonjang Samten Chopuk Monastery in Tibet. In 1959 at age eleven, Lama Tsöndrü fled Tibet to Nepal and then to Darjeeling India where he continued his religious studies. In 1971, he enrolled in Varanasi Sanskrit University where he remained for six years diligently studying with devotion. Throughout his life, Lama Tsöndrü has received empowerments and instruction from many celebrated Nyingmapa masters and scholars.
Lama Tsöndrü is a notable master thangka painter. He trained under the guidance of Master Zarwa Archok, Master Phuntsok Zangpo and Master Bumdrak Rinpoche of Bumtang, Bhutan. To date, Lama Tsöndrü’s work can be found in temples around the world, including murals of the old Bumtar Monastery, the stupa in memory of the late King of Bhutan, the Zangdok Pelri Monastery in India and Chatral Rinpoche’s Nyungne Lhakhang in Siliguri. He also received continuous personal guidance from Chatral Sangye Dorjé Rinpoche – his spiritual protector for this and all future lives, who provided advice on the crucial points of thangka painting and detailed instruction on each deity.
Lama Tsöndrü is also the founder and former director of Samten Chopug Monastery and the Traditional Tibetan Thangka Painting School in Darjeeling, India.
When not in India, Lama Tsöndrü resides in Hamden, Connecticut. He is the founder and resident teacher of Thupten Ling Dharma Center where he teaches Buddhism, thangka painting, and Tibetan language.
Instructor:
Lama Tsöndrü Sangpo
Date & Time Details:
Location:
On-Land
Program Fee:
Generosity Price - $925
Tuition - $770
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