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Contemplative
Arts :
Contemplative Arts comprise a number of secular
disciplines and activities, including flower
arranging and photography, 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.
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.
Miksang
"You develop strength in your sight, so
that when you look at the Great Eastern Sun
you don't become blinded by it. Having developed
a dharmic eye, you will be able to see the Great
Eastern Sun. See also www.miksang.net
and www.miksang.net/miksangfilm.html
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.
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