NL
Noa L.
Haifa
September 2026
Never expected a painting class to be this meditative, but the slowness of the technique does exactly that.
NewVerified partnerIn Person6 daysRelaxReconnect
Thangka Painting & Mindfulness Course
By Dharamkot Meditation House4.0(1 review)
NewVerified partnerIn Person6 daysRelaxReconnect
Thangka Painting & Mindfulness Course
By Dharamkot Meditation House4.0(1 review)
- Duration
- 6 days
- Format
- In Person
- Packages
- 1
- Cancellation
- Moderate
Overview
A 6-day course combining traditional Thangka painting instruction with mindfulness practice, taught by a local artist-monk.
Philosophy
Slow, precise brushwork as a form of moving meditation — the course treats the painting itself as the practice, not a craft class alongside meditation.
Who This Is For
Guests wanting a creative, hands-on alternative to seated meditation retreats.
What's Included
- Daily painting instruction
- All art materials
- Morning meditation sits
- Full board
- Finished Thangka canvas to take home (available to purchase separately)
Itinerary & Packages
6-Day Thangka Course
Full painting and mindfulness course.
₹19,500
6 days
Day 1
Materials and sketching
Traditional proportions and outline sketching taught.
Day 4
Color application
Mineral-pigment application technique introduced.
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Policies
Moderate cancellation
Full refund up to 7 days before check-in, 50% up to 3 days before.
₹19,500
per programme
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