Drawing & Painting Buddha Shakyamuni Weekend

In this weekend course you will learn how to draw Buddha Shakyamuni according to traditional Tibetan thangka scroll paintings. The practical element of drawing in the course is like a meditation in itself, and creates a lot of joy. In this weekend you will learn through a combination of slideshows, lectures and meditations about: the history and cultural/religious context of Tibetan thangka paintings, and the symbolism found in the Tibetan art itself. There will also be a detailed explanation of Buddha Shakyamuni’s mantra. If you are a Buddhist practitioner, drawing the Buddha image significantly improves visualization in your meditations. The practice of Buddha Shakyamuni (the ‘Enlightened One’) helps you purify negativities of body, speech and mind, which is essential if you want to make progress on the spiritual path. You will receive a lot of individual guidance and the course is suitable for everyone, including beginners with no drawing experience!
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