Avalokiteshvara Mandala
Invoking Buddha of Compasssion
Avalokiteshvara Mandala depicts the Bodhisattva of Compassion. At its heart lies Avalokiteshvara Syllable Mantra, radiating serene empathy that reaches all sentient beings. The mantra of Avalokiteshwara is Om Mani Padme Hum. This mantra embodies the compassion of Avalokiteshvara, and purifies the mind, cultivates love and compassion, and removes suffering.
By creating the Avalokiteshvara Mandala, the artist allows oneself and all others to become filled with loving- kindness and compassion. The artist lays the sacred geometry to place the central deity with its three dimensional palace, which is then surrounded by rings of lotus, vajra and flames. The diagram allows the artist or the practitioner the opportunity to travel from the samsaric world to the celestial space of the deity, to become one with the deity of the Mandala and cultivate its attributes.
This mandala serves as both a meditative gateway and a visual invocation of the deep, healing embrace of compassion that Avalokiteshwara offers the world. In Tibet and most other Himalayan regions, Avalokiteshvara is associated with the Dalai Lamas and the Dalai Lama is believed to be the emanation of Avalokiteshvara.
Avalokiteśvara (Chenrezig in Tibetan Buddhism), is recognized as the earthly expression of the eternal Buddha, Amitabha, who is occasionally featured in his headdress. The deity is usually depicted with four arms, often depicted holding a white lotus signifying his insight into the nature of emptiness and the eternal gem of Bodhichitta, the intellect of enlightenment. The color of his body is white and he is represented in the seated lotus position with four arms.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Choose from Deity Syllable or Deity Mandala and personalize your Thangka
DURATION:
3 Months (Mantra Syllable Mandala) / 4 Months (Deity Mandala)
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SIZE:
Mantra Syllable Mandala: 26 x 26 inches
Deity Mandala: 30 x 30 inches
The size doubles with traditional silk brocade mounting
WHEN:
Mention your preferred course, month, date and year in the Enrollment form.
Place a request at sarikalochoe@hotmail.com if you have personal preference for dates.
WHERE:
Dharamsala! Nestled in the Himalayas in Northern India
SCHOOL:
Thangde Gatsal Thangka Painting School, envisioned by Master Locho and his wife Dr Sarika Singh.
LEARN:
Buddhist Meditation, Prayers, Mantras; History and development of Thangka Paintings, About Mandala; Traditional process of creating Mandalas where a piece of cloth is being transformed into a divine cosmic image.
The artist learns to draw the mandala drawing using sacred geometry. This drawing is then transferred onto a hand-made canvas made with traditional methods and materials. The drawing is then inked, before the hand grounded mineral pigments are applied. Dry and wet shading gives three dimensional appeal to the subject, while the outlining begins to make each part alive. Pure gold details are followed with the process of invoking the deity through syllables. The painting is then mounted in silk brocades if needed and finally consecrated in order to become auspicious divine and powerful.
MASTERS:
Master Locho (Master Teacher and finest Thangka Artist)
Dr Sarika Singh (Master Teacher) (Wikipedia)
Lobsang Tsaten (Assistant Master)
INCLUDES:
Art Supplies, Training materials, Access to the Museum and Library, Fully furnished Residences on location with Wi-Fi, attached Bath and Kitchen. Lunch is provided at the site; the student is expected to cook the other meals. Includes all taxes.
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Pure Gold, Silk Brocades for Mounting and Inking Brushes. Students must bring with them the following Brushes- Windsor & Newton Series 7 or Raphael or Chinese/ Japanese Brushes of size 00, 0, 1 and 2 for Inking.
WHO CAN APPLY:
Anyone above 15 years can apply, artist or non- artist.
COSTS:
US $ 75 per day (Foreign Nationals) and INR 4000 per day (Indian Nationals)
To confirm, please make advance payment as mentioned below
USD 750 for Foreign Nationals, PayPal masterlocho@hotmail.com
INR 50,000 for Indian Nationals, UPI: sarikalocho@okhdfcbank or +91 9418655401
Advance payment is non-refundable and can be adjusted in case of dates change.
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