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| Contemplative Arts The artist has tremendous power to change the world. The practice of dharma art is a way to use our lives to communicate without confusion the primordial and magical nature of what we see, hear, and touch. Contemplative Arts comprise a number of secular disciplines and activities, including flower arranging and photography, archery and dressage, that integrate art and culture with everyday life. Each of these disciplines represents a genuine contemplative path; together they bring beauty, vividness and wisdom to our lives and culture. At this time the Tamalpais Shambhala Meditation Group does not have an active arts program. Contemplative arts are offered, however, at other centers of Northern California Shambhala as well as around the world. For information on the contemplative arts program nearest you, please visit the Shambhala program page. Shambhala Art Shambhala Art is art that springs from clear perception and pure expression. To artist or non-artist, the creative process often seems mysterious and magical. How do we give a physical reality to some ephemeral inspiration or abstract truth? How do we create forms that communicate some essential nature beyond the limits of their container? The Shambhala Art Program's purpose is to explore the creative process and the product we call art from the point of view of clear perception and pure expression. It is about the source of inspiration, how the creative process manifests and finally how what we create communicates that inspiration. See also www.shambhalaart.org. Kalapa Ikebana In 1982, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche formed a new school of ikebana (Japanese flower arranging) inspired by his own training and vision. Kalapa Ikebana, as this school is called, promotes the study and practice of flower arranging, often working closely with masters of other schools of ikebana. Kyudo Kyudo means the way of the bow and can be described as a form of standing meditation. Under the direction of Shibata Kanjuro, Sensei and senior instructors, students learn an ancient form of archery using traditional Japanese bows. Kyudo is a form of meditation practice, not sport, and hitting the target is not considered important. The purpose of kyudo is to purify one's heart and mind to awaken the natural dignity of being human, beyond the obstacles of ambition, aggression or confusion. There is a kyudo practice group in Northern California, which meets in both San Francisco and Berkeley. Please email Lucy for more information. Miksang Miksang is a Tibetan word that means "good eye." A contemplative art, Miksang photography is based directly on the Dharma Art teachings of Chögyam Trungpa, specifically by his teachings on the nature of perception. The "good" refers to our world, just as it is, is inherently rich and vivid. The "eye" reference is that in working with the practice of contemplative photography, we can tune into these qualities of our world. See also www.miksang.org and www.miksang.com Maitri Five Wisdoms Practice This practice is based on the principles of the five buddha families, each of which expresses a particular style and attitude of openness. Maintaining a posture associated with each family in five specifically designed rooms heightens the characteristic patterns of energy of each family, so that both the neurotic and sane aspects of the student's personal style becomes apparent. See also www.maitripractice-international.org. Mudra Space Awareness This awareness practice is based on postures and movement from traditional Tibetan monastic dance. Simple yet demanding, these techniques train students in synchronizing body and mind, in relating with space, in maintaining awareness during intense activity, and in communication.
See a complete listing of Shambhala contemplative arts
Watch a video of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche's poetry
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