Introduction to Dharma Art  

An introduction, or for some, a re-introduction to Dharma Art. What is this creative practice about, and how is it linked to Buddhist practice?

Tibetan Buddhist teacher Chogyam Trungpa taught that art is powerful and sacred, that genuine art has the power to awaken and liberate. He called this type of art "dharma art"—any creative work that springs from an awakened state of mind, characterized by directness, unselfconsciousness, and nonaggression. Dharma art provides a vehicle to appreciate the nature of things as they are and express it without any struggle or desire to achieve. A work of dharma art brings out the goodness and dignity of the situation it reflects—dignity that comes from the artist’s interest in the details of life and sense of appreciation for experience. Trungpa shows how the principles of dharma art extend to everyday life: any activity can provide an opportunity to relax and open our senses to the phenomenal world. 

Please join us Saturday for an introduction to Dharma Art Practice. Guided meditation and art practice, no artistic skill required. All materials and supplies provided. Bring your lunch, and dress comfortably for meditation and working with potentially messy art materials. Suggested donation $20. Class size is limited, so please register in advance by emailing Lianghua Su at jilleggers9@gmail.com.