WORKSHOP—Yeshe Walmo Torma Making

In this half day workshop Lama Kalsang will teach us to make a traditional Tibetan torma that symbolizes Yeshe Walmo, the chief protectress of the Yungdrung Bön tradition of Tibet and Bön practitioners. You will be able to take it with you. Along with the craft of torma making, Lama Kalsang will explain its purpose, history and use.

Tibetan torma making is the traditional art of creating intricate, colorful ritual sculptures. Torma are carefully shaped from dough made of tsampa (roasted barley flour), or in modern times, from clay or wood, and are decorated with vibrant colored patterns and symbols. The process involves precise craftsmanship and spiritual intention, as each design represents specific deities, elements, or spiritual concepts.The making of tormas helps practitioners connect with spiritual realms and cultivate positive qualities. 

Lama Kalsang Nyima is known for his clear and helpful instruction, wonderful laugh, and great stories related to life and practice in Nepal and the monasteries. You will leave this workshop, having had a great time, with a beautiful and sacred object that you can place on your shrine or in another sacred space. 

The registration cost includes all needed supplies. We encourage you to bring a sturdy dinner plate to help transport your torma home at the end of the day.

Included: the registration cost includes all needed supplies.
Not included: Lunch – bring your own bag lunch. And, we encourage you to bring a sturdy dinner plate to help transport your torma home at the end of the day.

Schedule

9:00 a.m.–9:45 p.m. Registration / Check-in
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Torma making
1:00 p.m–1:45 p.m lunch (bring your own bag lunch)
2:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Torma making