Tibetan Thangka Painting: Story & Practice

About this tour

Thangka painting is one of Tibet’s most sacred artistic traditions, where every brushstroke carries centuries of symbolism, philosophy, and devotion. This guided experience takes you into a traditional thangka studio, where master artists bring these intricate scroll paintings to life using techniques passed down through generations.

Your guide will walk you through the meaning behind the iconography — from deities and mandalas to the precise proportions and colors that give each thangka its spiritual significance. You’ll watch master artists at work, learn about the painstaking process behind each piece, and even try your hand at a brief hands-on session yourself. For those who wish to take a piece of this tradition home, there will also be an opportunity to purchase authentic thangkas directly from the studio.