Miksang Contemplative Photography

January 31st—February 1st (2015) -Date postponed or cancelled

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We will explore the vast and profound world of ordinary magic rediscovered through the practice of looking and seeing. In the discipline of looking there is an expansion of awareness concerning the space around the narrow focus of the Level One assignments. We begin to explore the implications and connections. We discover that every perception issues through a medium of space and resonance. In this phase of the training we explore the relationship of perception and space. At the same time we begin to study examples from other contemplative traditions which also have discovered the basic contemplative form of Dot in Space.

 

Once we establish the discipline of looking and seeing we are free to explore the open dimensions of the phenomenal world. As this orientation becomes more heartfelt, one becomes more attuned to the intimate qualities of contact, communication and natural expression in clear seeing. This brings relaxation and appreciation: the eye is allowed to fall through the world and celebrate this visual communion.

In this phase of training we cultivate the sensibility of the contemplative mind by studying traditions, artists and works that inform the Miksang vision. For example, along with the work of Chögyam Trungpa, we consider Chinese and Japanese contemplative aesthetics, Monet and Impressionism, Basho and Haiku, the classic photographer Edward Weston.

Please bring a digital camera with a clear memory card, and cables for uploading your images to a computer. Also, be prepared to go outdoors on shooting assignments, and you may wish to bring a lunch.

Open to those who have complete Miksang Level 1

Registration: Starting at 8:30 AM


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