

Thangkas The origin of Paubha or Thangka paintings may be attributed to the Nepalese artists responsible for creating a number of special metal works and wall- paintings as well as illuminated manuscripts in Tibet. Realizing the great demand for religious icons in Tibet, these artists, along with monks and traders, took with them from Nepal not only metal sculptures but also a number of Buddhist manuscripts. To better fulfill the ever-increasing demand Nepalese artists .

Interpreting Parnashavari – Goddess of Natural Healing
Parnashavari is also known as the goddess who protects from a contagious illness. Parnashavari is a Hindu deity adopted as a Buddhist deity of diseases, worship of which is believed to offer effective protection against outbreaks of epidemics. The life of Parnashavari In this section, we are going to learn about the life of Parnashavari. After that, we will learn the short etymological description if the word Parnashavari itself. Etymology of Parnashavari Parnashavari is .

Explaining Lama Teacher Karmapa Rolpai Dorje
Rolpai Dorje who is known as the 4th Karmapa wearing the black crown and Khacho Wangpoa was the 2nd Shamarpa. The Life of Karmapa Rolpai Dorje In this portion, we are going to learn the life of the Karmapa Rolpai Dorje, after the short etymological description of the word Karmapa Rolpai Dorje itself. Etymology of Rolpai Dorje Rolpaie Dorje (1340- 1383) was the fourth Gyalwa Karmapa. Earlier, we learn about the life of Rolpaie .

36 measurements of Tibetan Buddhism figures
This 18th-century essay drawing is similar in content to the photographic measurements. The so-called “image measurement” is the scale of the Buddha’s human body and the scale of the figure. This may be a reference guide for the painting of Buddha statues in Tibet or Nepal in the 18th century. It contains 36 detailed drawings and the text is in Tibetan. The representation of the Buddhist figure is not fabricated out of thin air. .

Sketching – The power of Tibetan paintings
Sketching is the major work in creating the art. Sketching involved several steps, the first of which was to lay down the main lines of orientation. Most important was the central vertical axis, for this would be the exact center of the painting around which the artist would plan the rest of the composition. The vertical axis usually marked the center of the main figure, and it was in relation to this line that .

Shading, Colouring and Grading of Thangkas and Mandalas
Another main step is to apply washes for shading and gradual transitions of tone. Shading is called Dang in Tibetan which is one of the special feature of Thangka painting. Shading is an important feature of thanka painting, taking up a large portion of the time, and is done very carefully and precisely. Shading in this context does not mean the treatment of light and shadow within the whole composition, for the distribution of light and .

The Art Of Mastering and outlining of Tibetan Thangkas
Almost every object depicted in a thangka required outlining or linear detail. Outlining proper (bead) served to set off most objects from their surroundings, and it was used to demarcate the main subdivisions within them. Tibetan painters also used line drawings to develop the form or texture inside a given area, for instance within a swirling mass of flames or within the hair of a deity. Furthermore, fine linear drawings were the main way .

Types of Brushes used in Tibetan Art – Construction and its maintenance
The brushes (pir) used by our main informants consisted of a brush tip of fine animal hairs attached to the pointed tip of a characteristic type of wooden handle. Brushes constructed in this manner contrast sharply with the Chinese style of paintbrush used throughout East Asia. The latter was usually made by bundling the brush hairs together and inserting them as a plug into a hollow-ended handle. Although many Tibetan artists were familiar with .

The Preparation of the Thangka Painting Surface
Steps for Preparing a Thanka Painting The painters of Tibet pursued their art in an orderly and systematic I way. When creating thangka scroll paintings they proceeded through six clearly defined steps: The first step was the preparation of the painting surface. Second, came the establishment of a design on that surface by means of a sketch or transfer. The third step involved laying down the initial coats of paint, and that was followed .

Top 5 Buddha Mandalas – For Meditation and Tantric Practice
Buddha Mandalas painting is a religious piece of art. In the Buddhist and Hindu traditions, sacred art often takes as a mandala form. In Sanskrit, mandala or circle is known as a spiritual and ritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism, that represents the universe. Mandala is taken as sacred space and also as an abode of fully realized beings or deities. Buddha Mandala with 5 Dhayni Buddhas This painting shows the life of Buddha. Buddha mandala is .