MUDRAS

MUDRAS
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This course offers a step-by-step guide to drawing traditional Buddhist mudras, exploring the deeper meaning and symbolism behind each hand gesture. You’ll learn how to accurately depict these sacred forms used in Thangka painting and Buddhist art, while also understanding their spiritual significance, connection to the five elements, and their role in invoking a meditative state. Perfect for artists, spiritual seekers, and anyone interested in Buddhist iconography.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Choose from the On location or Online course and personalize your journey.
LEARN:​
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Drawing on location for one week includes drawing 32 Mudras of 16 deities.​
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Inking Mudras on location for two weeks includes drawing and inking 32 Mudras of 16 deities.​
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Drawing Online allows to draw 32 Mudras of 16 deities.​
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Inking Online allows to draw and ink 32 Mudras of 16 deities at the comfort of your own home.
ONLINE COURSE INSTRUCTIONS:​
For Online Drawing Course, Enroll, Pay and receive the PDF’s- GUIDELINES & PRINTABLES, by email within 24 hours of payment.
For Online Inking Course, Enroll, Pay and receive the PRINTABLES and RECORDED VIDEO, by email within 24 hours of payment.
COST:
Online Drawing Course Price : USD 120 (INR 10,000)
​Online Inking Course Price: USD 175 (INR 15,000)
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ON LOCATION COURSE INSTRUCTIONS:
WHEN :
Please mention your preferred dates, along with the month and year, in the enrollment form.
WHERE:
Thangde Gatsal Thangka Painting School, created by Master Locho and his wife Dr Sarika Singh. The school is nestled in the Himalayas in Northern India in Dharamshala and is ideal for nature walks and spiritual growth.
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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 attached Bath and Kitchen. Lunch is provided at the site; the student is expected to cook the other meals. Includes all taxes.
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DOES NOT INCLUDE:
​Pure Gold, Silk Brocades for Mounting and Inking Brushes. All On Location 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.
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​WHO:
Anyone above 18 can apply, artist or non- artist.
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COSTS:
US $ 75 per day (Foreign Nationals) and INR 4000 per day (Indian Nationals)
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To confirm, please make advance payment of
USD 525 for Foreign Nationals via PayPal at masterlocho@hotmail.com
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INR 45,000 for Indian Nationals at UPI: sarikalocho@okhdfcbank or +91 9418655401
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