Mandala means “that which extracts the essence.” There are many different types of mandalas utilized in Tibetan Buddhism. The mandala represents the architectural layout of the entire palace of a specific deity. The Menla mandala, for example, represents the dwelling of the Medicine Buddha, who embodies the perfection of the physical and mental health of all beings. There are mufti-layered symbolic images throughout the “palace,” where iconography, placement, and color all have significance. Mandalas can be created in either two or three dimensions. In this workshop Geshe Tsultrim will instruct on the drawing and painting of a two-dimensional mandala.
During the first day, Geshela will demonstrate the mathematical technique of drafting a Mandala and assist students in mapping and drafting of a simple mandala. On the second day, if we have time Geshela will then review everyone’s draft, offer a discussion on the use of color and demonstrate various techniques for the actual painting of the mandala. Everyone will have the opportunity to work directly with Geshela. Mandala paintings can take as many as 100 hours to complete. In view of this – this workshop is intended as an overview. Participants will not complete there Mandala during the workshop but will be supplied with information to support completion on their own time.
Workshop Registration:
2-Day Mandala Workshop
Saturday and Sunday 8/20-8/21 10:00am-4pm (with break for lunch)
$95 for both days (preregistration required) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/green-tara-mandala-workshop-tickets-26508576867
at Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs)
Sacramento CA 95818
What to bring:
Compass
18” metal ruler (if you have one)
Good drafting pencil and erasers
Any mechanical drafting tools that may be helpful for measurement.