TIBETAN THANGKA AND MEDITATION RETREAT
TIBETAN THANGKA AND MEDITATION RETREAT-2024
AT THE CENTRE FOR LIVING BUDDHIST ART
10 DAYS / EVERY YEAR
MODE: RESIDENTIAL RETREAT
MONTHS: FEBRUARY-MARCH
DATES : 1-12 FEBRUARY 2024 (Dates in accordance with Tibetan New Year each year)
DURATIONS: 10 DAYS RETREAT (8 Days Practice; 2 days Tibetan Losar New Year Celebration with the Host Family)
SEATS: Minimum 1; Maximum 8
COSTS: US$ 3000/- per person (Foreign Nationals)
INR 1,50,000/- per person (Indian Nationals)
WHERE
Nestled in the Himalayas in Northern India is the Centre for Living Buddhist Art. The Centre includes Himalayan Art Museum, Thangde Gatsal Art School and Studio, Nalanda Temple and Bodi Gardens. Situated next to a forest, the property has scenic views of the mountains and ample space around for being in the lap of nature. Envisioned by Master Locho and his wife Dr Sarika Singh, the space exhibits 45 contemporary quality Thangka paintings based on the 2500 years tradition of Buddhist Paintings gradually carried forward by Indian and Tibetan masters.
CONTENT
- Buddhist Meditation
- Tibetan Exercises and Prostrations
- Recitation of Prayer and Mantras
- Nature Walks
- Home-made meals
- Access to the Museum and Library
- Tibetan drawing/painting sessions
- Celebration of the Tibetan New Year Losar with the host family, towards the end of the Retreat.
The participants may choose from one of the following themes:
- Buddha face, body and robes (drawing)
- Tara face, body and robes (Drawing)
- Landscape (Drawing and Inking)
- 8 Auspicious Symbol (Drawing and Inking)
- Peony flower with leaves (Drawing, Inking and Coloring)
- Lotus flower with leaves (Drawing, Inking and Coloring)
- Clouds Painting (drawing, Inking and Coloring)
MASTERS
Master Locho ( Master Teacher and finest Thangka Artist)
Dr Sarika Singh ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarika_Singh_(Thangka_painter)
Lobsang Tsaten (Assistant Master)
COST INCLUDES
- Art Supplies
- Training Materials
- Laundry Facilities
- Wi-fi Facilities
- All Meals
- Fully furnished residences on location with attached Bath and Kitchen.
- A traditional custom made traditional Tibetan Dress- to be worn during the Losar Celebrations.
WHO : Anyone above 18 can apply, artist or non- artist
RETREAT SCHEDULE
Day 0: 1st Feb 2024
Arrival
Day 1: 2nd Feb 2024
Welcome and guided tour of the Center and the Museum
Introduction and Talk on Tibetan Thangka Painting
Students choose the theme of their interest after discussion with the teacher.
Day 2 : 3rd Feb 2024
8:30 am - 9:30 am - Meditation, Prayers and Prostration.
9:30 am - 11 am - Breakfast and Rest
11:00 am - 1:00 pm - Practice Tibetan Art
1 pm - 2:30 pm - Lunch and Rest
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Practice Tibetan Art
4:30 pm onwards - Tea followed by Nature Walk
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Dinner
7:45 pm to 8:30 pm - Meditation.
8:30 pm - Retire
Day 3 : 4th Feb 2024
8:30 am - 9:30 am - Meditation, Prayers and Prostration.
9:30 am - 11 am - Breakfast and Rest
11:00 am - 1:00 pm - Practice Tibetan Art
1 pm - 2:30 pm - Lunch and Rest
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Practice Tibetan Art
4:30 pm onwards - Tea followed by Nature Walk
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Dinner
7:45 pm to 8:30 pm - Meditation.
8:30 pm - Retire
Day 4 : 5th Feb 2024
8:30 am - 9:30 am - Meditation, Prayers and Prostration.
9:30 am - 11 am - Breakfast and Rest
11:00 am - 1:00 pm - Practice Tibetan Art
1 pm - 2:30 pm - Lunch and Rest
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Practice Tibetan Art
4:30 pm onwards - Tea followed by Nature Walk
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Dinner
7:45 pm to 8:30 pm - Meditation.
8:30 pm - Retire
Day 5 : 6th Feb 2024
8:30 am - 9:30 am - Meditation, Prayers and Prostration.
9:30 am - 11 am - Breakfast and Rest
11:00 am - 1:00 pm - Practice Tibetan Art
1 pm - 2:30 pm - Lunch and Rest
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Practice Tibetan Art
4:30 pm onwards - Tea followed by Nature Walk
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Dinner
7:45 pm to 8:30 pm - Meditation.
8:30 pm - Retire
Day 6 : 7th Feb 2024
8:30 am - 9:30 am - Meditation, Prayers and Prostration.
9:30 am - 11 am - Breakfast and Rest
11:00 am - 1:00 pm - Practice Tibetan Art
1 pm - 2:30 pm - Lunch and Rest
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Practice Tibetan Art
4:30 pm onwards - Tea followed by Nature Walk
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Dinner
7:45 pm to 8:30 pm- Meditation.
8:30 pm- Retire
Day 7 : 8th Feb 2024
8:30 am - 9:30 am - Meditation, Prayers and Prostration.
9:30 am - 11 am - Breakfast and Rest
11:00 am - 1:00 pm - Practice Tibetan Art
1 pm - 2:30 pm - Lunch and Rest
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Practice Tibetan Art
4:30 pm onwards - Tea followed by Nature Walk
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Dinner
7:45 pm to 8:30 pm- Meditation.
8:30 pm - Retire
Day 8 : 9th Feb 2024
8:30 am - 9:30 am - Meditation, Prayers and Prostration.
9:30 am - 11 am - Breakfast and Rest
11:00 am - 1:00 pm - Practice Tibetan Art
1 pm - 2:30 pm - Lunch and Rest
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Practice Tibetan Art
4:30 pm onwards - Tea followed by Nature Walk
7 pm onwards - Pre Losar Traditional Tibetan Dinner
Day 9 : 10th Feb 2024
7:00 am- 8:00 am : Breakfast
8:00 am- 9:00 am - Photograph Session in Traditional Tibetan Dresses
9:30 am onwards - Visit to His Holiness the Dalai Lama Temple, Making Kora and Personal Lunch at Mcleod.
7:00 pm onwards - Dinner at the Centre
Day 10 : 11th Feb 2024
Day to Relax
11 am - 2 pm : Momo Making (optional) and Group Lunch
7:00 pm onwards - Final Group Dinner, Dance and Bon-fire at the Centre
Day 11 : 12th Feb 2024
FINAL DEPARTURE
