LAMA THANKA PAINTING SCHOOL

Jambhala: The Buddhist deity of Wealth, Prosperity, and Abundance.

Yamantaka is the ferocious spectacle of Lord Manjushri, the supreme embodiment of Buddha’s wisdom.

Mantras are the combination of all of the Buddha’s teachings condensed into six syllables in the form of mantra. It is very powerful - so much so that you do not need anything else. Avalokiteshvara said that merely through this mani mantra , many people will be liberated from samsara.

A memorable and culturally enriching experience that connects one to the artistic traditions of Nepal.

Diamond being or Thunderbolt being.

If we think of Chenrezig properly and recite the long mantra 108 times, then we’ll go to the pure realms. The merits are equal to reciting the mantras of a billion buddhas or, for one instance, thinking of Chenrezig and reciting the mantra. By reciting the mantra or taking the name Chenrezig, we can receive high realizations, the non-returning stage and freedom from illnesses. If we recite the mantra, visualize and think of Chenrezig all the time, enlightenment will be handed to us.

Green Tara is always available to help and assist anyone in need. One can simply call out her name or her mantra, Om Tare Tu Tare Ture Swaha. Green Tara is evoked to uplift as well as invite support and compassion.

Happy Buddha Purnima 2026.

Renouncing the Life of a Prince: Leaving the palace after seeing the suffering of the world.
Queen Maya was the birth mother of Gautam Buddha, the given picture of incomplete thanka shows Maya Devi was delighted by the park and gave birth to Buddha standing while holding onto a sal branch.

Queen Maya was the birth mother of Gautam Buddha, the given picture of incomplete thanka shows Maya Devi was delighted by the park and gave birth to Buddha standing while holding onto a sal branch.

Thangkas are not just artworks but sacred symbols filled with spiritual significance. It is an object of devotion, an aid to spiritual practice, and a bringer of blessings. Thangka painting requires extended concentration, attention to detail, and knowledge of Buddhist philosophy, and must be carried out in a peaceful environment. From the canvas preparation and drawing of the subject, through to mixing and applying colors, decorating with gold, and mounting the finished work in brocade, the creation of a Thangka painting involves skill and care at each stage and displays meticulous detail and exquisite artisanship.