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A New Way to Connect to Silk Thangkas
To register for “Stitching Buddhas, The Workshop: a three-day introduction to the Tibetan art of sewing sacred beauty,” click to contact Leslie. Purchase Artwork | Commission Your Own | Print Reproductions | Online Courses
Stitching Buddhas Annual Stitching Retreat
Earlier this month, I enjoyed another heart-expanding annual retreat with my Stitching Buddas apprentices. Once a year, students in the virtual apprenticeship have the opportunity to gather in person for stitching instruction, meditation, camaraderie, and collaboration. I always learn so much from my students and am repeatedly surprised by how meaningful this work has become ...
Career Day highlights Leslie’s meeting with the Dalai Lama and how she’s putting his advice into practice
CAREER DAY inspires kids to explore a variety of career paths. In this segment, textile artist Leslie Rinchen-Wongmo is interviewed about her sacred art work and the advice she received from the Dalai Lama.
A Chance Meeting, A Personal Seal, Ten Years, A New Logo
Have you noticed the new logo on the Threads of Awakening website and on this message? Okay, okay, it’s not SO new. It’s been on the site for a few months already! But as I mentioned last week, this is a time of acknowledgement and celebration of imperfect accomplishment and continual unfolding. I’m doing it, ...
Healing Buddha
With a wish to relieve suffering, I’ve begun work on a new Medicine Buddha thangka. I invite you to follow along and to share in the healing potential of this project. Medicine Buddha, the Supreme Healer, is depicted in a form similar to that of Buddha Shakyamuni. But, whereas the body of Buddha Shakyamuni (the ...
