Milarepa,
The Most Famous Tibetan Yogi and Mystic
with Carmen Mensink

The Jun 19, 7-8:30pm EDT

ONLINE

Yogi, Mystic and Poet

Born in southwest Tibet near the Nepalese border, Milarepa (1052-1135 CE) is considered the most famous tantric yogi and mystic. He is remembered for his remarkable determination and personal growth. His inspiring story traces the very familiar, human progression from confusion to clarity. He is generally considered one of Tibet’s most famous yogis and spiritual poets, whose teachings are known among several schools of Tibetan Buddhism.

At age seven, Milarepa’s father died, and he and his mother were cruelly treated by his uncle who was after the family property. In order to take revenge, Milarepa became an apprentice to a magician, and by practicing black magic, he not only caused the death of his uncle but also destroyed many other lives. Tormented by guilt and remorse, he set out in search of insight, but the teacher he found -the famous Marpa- ruthlessly subjected him to one severe test after another until all his negative karma was purified.

As a great tantric yogi, Milarepa achieved many spiritual realizations and eventually attained full enlightenment. He is also praised for the songs and poems he left behind.

During this lecture you will learn all about Milarepa, his interesting story and his iconography in Tibetan art and ends with a Q&A.

This lecture will be free for those who sign up for the thangka weekend course at Tibet House US, Sat-Sun, Jun 21-22.

Carmen Mensink at Tibet House US

Co-hosted with Shantideva Center 

Introduction to Thangka Art with Carmen Mensink

Fri Jun 20, 6-9pm EDT, In-person only

A beautiful evening with renowned thangka painter Carmen Mensink from The Netherlands, where after her lecture on the art of thangka you’ll get to experience it hands-on by learning how to draw the Face of the Buddha according to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. 

For more information and to register via Tibet House US, please click here.

Milarepa: The Most Famous Tibetan Yogi and Mystic

Sat-Sun, Jun 21 -22, 11am-5pm EDT (1 hour lunch break), In-person only

Milarepa is considered the most famous tantric yogi and mystic. He is remembered for his remarkable determination and personal growth. His inspiring story traces the very familiar, human progression from confusion to clarity. As a great tantric yogi, Milarepa achieved many spiritual realizations and eventually attained full enlightenment. He is also praised for the songs and poems he left behind. In addition to the drawing sessions, you will learn all about Milarepa’s life and his iconography and meaning. You will also learn his mantra and how to work with it.

For more information and to register via Tibet House US, please click here.

Important Note

Thursday June 19 is an online-only event that is administered using Zoom.

After registering, the system automatically sends a confirmation and/or a receipt email that contains the Zoom meeting link and/or other instructions. If you don’t immediately receive the system email(s) or you have any other questions, please contact us at registration@shantidevanyc.org.

*Zoom is an interactive video-conferencing tool that allows participants to see one another and ask questions. You will need a computer, a tablet or a smartphone with the Zoom application to attend. If you are using Zoom for the first time, please login earlier to allow any necessary installations on your device.

Registration

The lecture on June 19 will be free for those who sign up for the thangka weekend course at Tibet House US, Sat-Sun, Jun 21-22. 

Suggested: $20 
Other offering options: free, $5, $10, $30

The suggested amount helps support teacher offerings and expenses, direct costs and rent. Shantideva member benefits will apply automatically if you have a membership in MindBody. 

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About the Teacher

Carmen Mensink is an internationally renowned painter of thangkas, the traditional Tibetan scroll paintings of Buddhas and mandalas. She is the founder of the online School for Tibetan Buddhist Art.

Carmen has been teaching Tibetan Art, Meditation and Philosophy for two decades and offers classes at museums, universities, and Buddhist centers around the world, including the Rubin Museum of Art, Pratt Institute, Columbia University, and Omega Institute. She has been featured in dozens of publications.  

Through the dedication and joy Carmen expresses (and that is passed on to her students!) in her onsite, online, and private thangka classes, she has guided and inspired thousands of people along the Buddhist Art & Dharma path.

Carmen is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and is also being asked to work on related Tibetan art forms, including large floor paintings of the ‘Eight Auspicious Symbols’ to welcome the Dalai Lama in her home country in 2009, 2014 and 2018. 

To learn more go to https://www.tibetan-buddhist-art.com and the https://www.schoolfortibetanbuddhistart.com/