Sunday Dharma Gathering: "Meditation and the Creative Process"

Join us for meditation instruction and practice, a presentation on a dharma topic, and discussion followed by refreshments and socializing.
About this Event

We warmly invite you to join us for a Sunday Dharma Gathering. Each Gathering includes a brief meditation instruction and practice, a presentation on a dharma topic, and open discussion followed by refreshments and socializing.

Registration is suggested but not required — just come by. All are welcome!

This Sunday's topic is "Meditation and the Creative Process" with Rachel Faro

There are many points at which creativity and meditation meet. Both require that one be completely present, resting in that very moment, both require training and practice, and both are human activities that require a combination of intention and letting go. Although there are many artists, writers, and musicians who don’t meditate and are extremely creative there is no doubt that meditation can be of great benefit both in the creative realm and in one’s daily life. The way of the crazy, brilliant, self-destructive, confused, and chaotic artist is not the only way. Clarity, sanity, vulnerability, and discipline are also conducive to great art. Whether one is writing a poem, composing a symphony, cooking a meal, or creating a painting, one might say that the path of meditation allows one to let go of self-centeredness and opens up a world of spontaneity and discovery in the post-meditation experience.

Please consider making a donation at whatever level of generosity is comfortable to you. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Your donation helps to support our Sunday Dharma Gatherings. Suggested Donation: $10

LOCATION: 151 W. 30th, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10001
2:00-4:00 PM

To learn more and register, visit https://ny.shambhala.org/event/851075-sunday-dharma-gathering-meditation-and-the-creative-process-with-rachel-faro/