Medicine Buddha Thankha Painting Course with Master Painter Andy Weber

Medicine Buddha (Tib.: Sangyae Menlha)

The Medicine Buddha or “great king with the radiance of a lapis jewel” is the embodiment of all the buddha’s healing qualities. The Buddha taught the four Medical tantras in the palace of Tanadukh and since then it formed the basis for all healing traditions in the Eastern medical traditions.

His left hand holds a begging bowl filled with three medical fruits and nectar symbolizing his power to conquer diseases and delusions. His right hand holds the Myrobalane plant renowned as the ‘king of medicine’ because of its effectiveness in treating both mental and physical illnesses.

Recitations of his mantra and of his name is said to bring release from suffering, protection from dangers and untimely death.

This course is based on a quick path to create an artwork based on the tradition of painting gold lines on a simple blue background. It is great chance for students to learn this artistic process and receive themselves the healing of the Medicine Buddha. Meditations and mantra sessions will enhance the process.