The drawing process of Thangka is very complicated, and it must be carried out in strict accordance with the flow described in the scriptures, so that a pre-drawing ceremony will be held before drawing, and the lights will be opened after drawing is completed, that is, writing Sanskrit with red pen, chanting prayers, or letting the Lama print a complete handprint. Such a set of Thangka will take at least half a year, or even more than ten years to complete.
Thangka was originally developed from the local Bonism cloth paintings in Tibet, which has distinctive Tibetan Buddhist characteristics and was listed as an intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Its content covers all aspects of Tibetan culture and can be called an encyclopedia of Tibetan people. Religions include Elysium, Ancestor Statue, Bodhisattva Statue and Protector Statue. What is non-religious is some history, mythology, astronomy or pharmacy.
Thangka was first influenced by Nepalese painting school, and most of them were warm colors. Generally speaking, the central figure occupies a lot of space. Clockwise, he began to draw related scenes and characters, basically all around, often telling a complete story, and the picture was full.