Description
During this weekend workshop in Manhattan -with renowned thangka painter Carmen Mensink from The Netherlands- you will learn to draw (and perhaps later paint) this beautiful Buddha according to the tradition of thangka (Tibetan scroll paintings).
Guan Yin (also written as Kwan Yin, Kuan Yin, Kannon or Kwannon) occurs in the various Buddhist traditions of China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam. She is a form of Avalokitesvara (Tib. Chenrezig) the male bodhisattva of compassion.
The name Guan Yin is the shortened name of Guan Shi Yin, which means ‘Observing the Sounds of the World’, signifying her compassionate ability to listen to the pleas of anyone who needs her help.
Because she is the symbol of compassion, not only to human beings but also towards animals, Guan Yin is also 
associated with vegetarianism in East Asia.
The story of how Guan Yin transformed from a male into a female form over the centuries is a very interesting one, and of course you will learn all about this this weekend, while we’ll be drawing the female form of Guan Yin.
You will also learn about Guan Yin’s mantra and how to work with it.
For the drawing part you can choose between two different forms of Guan Yin -standing and sitting, see images. Of course you are also welcome to just focus on drawing her face.
Please Note: The Sponsor rate covers the cost of the program and supports fellow practitioners, monastic members, and those in financial need; tax-deductible portion is the difference between the regular rate and this rate.
