Thangka Painting Class
Religion is a core part of everyday life in Tibetan culture, and one particularly interesting expression of this is the Buddhist-inspired art practice known as thangka. Thangka is an ancient Tibetan art form that consists of a colorful and intricate depiction of the Buddha, a mandala, or another Buddhist figure or scene painted onto a cotton or silk scroll. Thangkas were originally used to help support Buddhist education and practice, and you can still see beautiful thangkas adorning the walls and altars of today’s Tibetan Buddhist temples.
Thangka painting is a highly precise art form and relies on the use of intricate grids to ensure that the proportions of the deity or mandala being painted are exact. While in Shangri-La, you can learn how to compose your own thangka painting from a local thangka master. Trying your hands at thangka painting is a great way to enmesh yourself in Tibetan Buddhist culture and learn more about this ancient practice. A thangka painting of your own creation also makes for a wonderful keepsake to remind you of your time in Shangri-La.
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