Drawing the Face of the Buddha

About this event

Thangka Introduction Workshop Drawing the face of the Buddha as a meditation 🎨 (for this event youn need to register via our website, see below for link) Thangkas are Buddhist scroll paintings made in a centuries-old Tibetan tradition, and every detail tells a story. In this introductory workshop with the famous Dutch thangka painter Carmen Mensink, you discover how the face of the Buddha is drawn, and what its symbolism means. ✨ First a talk on the thangka tradition and its place within Tibetan Buddhist philosophy ✏️ Then you start drawing the Buddha's face yourself 🧘 A meditative experience, and a lovely support for your visualisation practice Suitable for everyone, including complete beginners with no drawing experience. All materials are included and you go home with your own Buddha drawing. 📅 Sunday 29 November, 10:30–17:00 📍 Maitreya Instituut, Amsterdam (Tilanusstraat 8A) 🗣️ Please note: the workshop is taught in Dutch but English translation is available (next to registration send an email to [email protected] to let us know you need English translation) 🔗 More information & registration on: https://www.maitreya.nl/nl/programma/introductieworkshop-thangka-tekenen-gezicht-van-de-boeddha-2