SIPE GYALMO PAINTING THE MANDALA
With Larila Lama Monlam
March 22nd 10AM-4:30PM
Sipe Gyalmo is deeply revered as the mother of the primordial pure,uncontrived space from which all emerges. In the Bon tradition she is also honored as a friend and protector of the Buddha Tonpa Shenrab’s precious teachings.In response to those who request her help, she is a powerful, wrathful protector from disease, suffering and untimely death.
Larila Lama Monlam, Gyalshen’s resident and very accomplished thangka painter and instructor of the arts of Zhang Zhung and Tibet, will continue the day class. As he did with the Red Garuda Mandala, he will instruct us regarding the meaning of the mandala and how to draw and paint the important elements that compose it.
Necessary art supplies and lunch will be provided for those attending in person. On-line students will need to have drawing paper, a ruler and either colored pencils, pens or paints available.
Lharila Lama Monlam, born in Ngawa, Amdo, is a thangka painter from Nangzhig Monastery. Since the age of 13, he was very fond of painting and was fortunate enough to practice daily in the presence of the expert painter, Namkha Tsultrim. This great artist, not only reached the highest degree of expertise in religious science, he also became an excellent teacher specializing in deity painting. As a student of Namkha Tsultrim, Lama Monlam accumulated the experience and expertise needed to excel in drawing and painting thangkas and many additional sacred images. In addition, Lama Monlam was able to study in the presence of the great master painter of the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, Gen Sangye la, from whom he learned multiple highly skilled drawing techniques.
Upon completion of his studies under Namkha Tsultrim, Lama Monlam travelled throughout Tibet where he was commissioned to paint numerous thangkas of deities and many sacred practice supports. He then moved to Menri Monastery in India, where he served as the main instructor of thangka painting for many years. During that time he also painted multiple thangkas and icons which can be seen and appreciated at Menri Monastery today.
Over the years, through his studies and daily painting of deities, mandalas and icons, Lama Monlam has developed the most perfect and complete level of accomplishment in the sacred arts of drawing and panting. Art supplies and lunch will provided:
Detailed Schedule
Students at all levels of familiarity with the Bon teachings as well as all levels of artistic abilities and experience are warmly welcomed.
